Controller

Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Direct exposure to ownership

Job summary

Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC in Jamestown, NY is seeking a senior finance leader to own the month-end close, GAAP-compliant reporting, and cost accounting for a manufacturing-focused operation. You will collaborate with operations on margins, pricing, and budgeting, while ensuring internal controls and ERP efficiency.

The role requires a CPA/CMA preferred and 7+ years as a Controller or Senior Accountant, with hands-on experience in owner-operated environments and multi-entity or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 7+ years of experience as a Controller or Senior Accountant.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting.
• Experience owning month-end close and financial reporting.
• Comfort in a hands-on, owner-operated environment.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Cost accounting incl. job costing, WIP, and inventory valuation.
• Manage AP, AR, payroll, GL, and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Analyze margins using standard costing and variance analysis.
• Partner with operations on manufacturing finance, labor efficiency, margins.
• Support pricing, quoting, and operational decision-making.
• Maintain and improve ERP system processes.
• Develop KPI reporting and management dashboards.
• Oversee insurance programs, compliance filings, and related reporting.

Skills

GAAP

Cost accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

• Month-end close and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Cost accounting, including job costing, WIP, and inventory valuation
• Manage AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and internal controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Analyze margins using standard costing and variance analysis

Manufacturing & Operations Finance

• Partner with operations on manufacturing finance, labor efficiency, utilization, and margins
• Support pricing, quoting, and operational decision-making
• Maintain and improve ERP system processes
• Develop KPI reporting and management dashboards

Insurance, Compliance & Corporate Filings

• Oversee insurance programs, including coordination with brokers, renewals, certificates, and claims support
• Ensure timely completion of insurance-related filings and reporting requirements
• Satisfy government, regulatory, and other required financial or legal filings
• Support contract administration and compliance related to financial and insurance obligations
• Coordinate with external advisors on compliance, reporting, and risk management matter

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of experience as a Controller or Senior Accountant
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting
• Experience owning month-end close and financial reporting
• Comfort operating in a hands-on, owner-operated environment

Preferred

• CPA or CMA
• Experience in job shop or metal fabrication
• Exposure to multi-entity or consolidated accounting
• Experience overseeing insurance programs or compliance reporting
• Interest in progressing to a CFO role

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION & GROWTH

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Direct exposure to ownership and operations leadership