Controller

The Richmond Group USA; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Group USA partners with a global manufacturer to identify a Controller for its Newport News, VA operation. This senior leadership role runs the local accounting function and collaborates with U.S. leadership and an international finance team.

The position emphasizes leading the accounting team, budgeting, cash flow, and reporting, with active cost analysis and manufacturing costing involvement in a smaller, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• 5+ years of Controller-level experience.
• Strong manufacturing accounting and cost analysis background.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Strong Excel and ERP/accounting systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the local accounting team.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Provide financial and operational analysis to support business decisions.
• Partner directly with the General Manager and global finance leadership.
• Support manufacturing costing and operational analysis.
• Coordinate year-end reporting, tax and external CPA activities.
• Lead finance-related projects and process improvements.
• Ensure appropriate accounting controls and compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Cost analysis

Leadership

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Excel

Job description

We’re partnering with an established global manufacturer to identify an experienced Controller for its Newport News, VA operation.

This is a key leadership role created as part of a planned retirement/succession, offering the opportunity to step into a stable operation and lead the local accounting function while working closely with both U.S. leadership and an international finance team.

What you’ll own:

• Lead and develop the local accounting team
• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial reporting
• Provide financial and operational analysis to support business decisions
• Partner directly with the General Manager and global finance leadership
• Support manufacturing costing and operational analysis
• Coordinate year-end reporting, tax and external CPA activities
• Lead finance-related projects and process improvements
• Ensure appropriate accounting controls and compliance

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• 5+ years of Controller-level experience
• Strong manufacturing accounting and cost analysis background
• Proven leadership experience
• Strong Excel and ERP/accounting systems skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a smaller accounting team environment

This could be an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing finance leader who enjoys being close to the business while also having exposure to a broader global organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.