Controller

Genuine Search Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group partners with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations. This role involves close collaboration with leadership to shape financial strategy, drive margins and oversee GAAP-compliant reporting.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing finance experience, strong month-end close expertise, and a track record of partnering with operational leadership.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience is required.
• Experience in a Controller/Plant Controller or similar financial leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
• Experience partnering with operational and executive leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret financial data, communicate findings and translate numbers into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience working with a large ERP system; SyteLine experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to balance hands-on financial oversight with strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations including month-end close, reporting, and GAAP compliance.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial analysis.
• Partner with General Manager and executive leadership to evaluate performance and support decisions.
• Provide financial insight into manufacturing operations, inventory, margins, costs and profitability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, procurement and other departments to drive efficiencies and improve financial performance.
• Work with centralized shared services to focus on leadership and strategy.
• Present financial results, KPIs and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and streamline processes.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic partnership

Manufacturing finance

Operational collaboration

GAAP & compliance

ERP systems

SyteLine

Tools

SyteLine ERP

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established, growing manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of its business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a financially strong, business-minded Controller who enjoys being involved in operations, partnering with leadership, and helping shape the future of a growing manufacturing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Oversee financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range financial planning, and financial analysis to support business objectives.
• Strategic Business Partnership: Work closely with the General Manager and executive leadership to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and support strategic business decisions.
• Manufacturing Finance: Provide financial insight into manufacturing operations, inventory, margins, costs, and overall business profitability.
• Operational Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and other departments to drive efficiencies and improve financial performance.
• Shared Services Partnership: Collaborate with a centralized shared services team responsible for transactional accounting activities, allowing greater focus on financial leadership and business strategy.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Present financial results, key performance indicators, and business recommendations to senior leadership.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and support continued business growth.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Proven experience in a Controller, Plant Controller, or similar financial leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience partnering with operational and executive leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret financial data, communicate findings, and translate numbers into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience working with a large ERP system; SyteLine experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on financial oversight with higher-level strategic planning.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established manufacturer with a strong history and continued growth.
• Be part of an organization investing significantly in facility expansion and future operations.
• Work directly with business leadership and influence financial and operational decisions.
• Benefit from a centralized shared services structure that allows greater focus on strategic finance and business performance.
• Step into an established finance function with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the company's next phase of growth.