Controller

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing and Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Controller for a Manchester, NH manufacturing client. The role combines day-to-day accounting with strategic financial leadership and interaction with senior management.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing accounting expertise, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The position is on-site with a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong controller or senior-level accounting experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Solid cost accounting and inventory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Strong ERP and Excel skills.
• Prior experience managing or developing accounting staff.
• Ability to stay hands-on while working with senior leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly and year-end close process.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory and manufacturing-related accounting.
• Manage cash flow and other treasury activities.
• Partner with operations to analyze costs, margins and business performance.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Coordinate external audit and tax requirements.
• Oversee and develop the accounting team.
• Support accounting system and process improvements.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to company leadership.

Skills

Controller experience

Manufacturing accounting

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Excel skills

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Controller - Manchester, NH

KBW Financial Staffing and Recruiting is working with an established manufacturing company in Manchester, NH seeking a Controller. This is a hands‑on leadership position with responsibility for the accounting function and direct interaction with company leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing accounting background and enjoy being involved in both the day‑to‑day accounting and broader financial management of the business. This is a growing organization looking for someone who can evaluate issues, recommend solutions and help improve processes as the company continues to evolve.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly and year-end close process
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory and manufacturing‑related accounting
• Manage cash flow and other treasury activities
• Partner with operations to analyze costs, margins and business performance
• Maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
• Coordinate external audit and tax requirements
• Oversee and develop the accounting team
• Support accounting system and process improvements
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to company leadership

Requirements

• Strong Controller or senior‑level accounting experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience required
• Solid cost accounting and inventory experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Strong ERP and Excel skills
• Prior experience managing or developing accounting staff
• Ability to remain hands‑on while also working effectively with senior leadership
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Compensation: $120K-$130K plus bonus and excellent benefits. Position is based onsite in Manchester, NH.

Resumes will be held in strict confidence.