Controller

360 Recruiting Group; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Small-company environment

Job summary

Sonics & Materials, Inc. in Newtown, CT is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations, partnering with ownership and department leaders.

The role combines financial reporting, cost accounting for manufacturing, inventory control, internal controls, and ERP process improvements. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing accounting, strong leadership, and CPA/CMA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, WIP, and variance analysis.
• ERP systems proficiency; Infor SyteLine preferred; advanced Excel.
• CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, close processes, and management reporting.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and internal controls.
• Lead ERP improvements, especially Infor SyteLine.
• Coordinate tax filings, audits, and external accounting relationships.
• Supervise accounting staff and collaborate with operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CMA (certified)

Tools

Infor SyteLine

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Newtown, United States | Posted on 10/23/2026

• City Newtown
• State/Province Connecticut
• Country United States

About Us

About 360 Recruiting Group: We are the trusted partner to many small-mid-sized businesses throughout New England. As a dedicated partner, we work as an extension of their organization, offering full-service recruiting to hire for direct and permanent positions with our clients. Please view the specific job descriptions to learn more about the companies with which we partner.

Job Description

Controller

Location: Newtown, CT | On-site
Schedule: Full-time or part-time (PT is approximately 24 hours per week over three days)
Full-Time Salary: $130,000–$160,000/year, depending on experience

About the Role

Since 1969, Sonics & Materials, Inc. has been a family-owned company and has become a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of Ultrasonic Technology. They utilize state-of-the-art machinery and design tools to maintain our cutting-edge approach to research and development at their facility in Newtown, CT.

Sonics & Materials, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations and partner with ownership and department leaders.

This role combines financial reporting and team oversight with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, internal controls, and ERP process improvement. The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to explain financial results and recommend practical business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, month-end and year-end close, financial statements, and management reporting.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial analyses.
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, WIP, and labor and material variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, collections, and internal controls.
• Lead finance-related ERP improvements, preferably using Infor SyteLine.
• Coordinate tax filings, audits, banking, insurance, and external accounting relationships.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff while partnering with operations and ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership responsibilities.
• Strong manufacturing accounting experience, including standard costing, inventory, WIP, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; Infor SyteLine experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating with external accountants, banks, insurance brokers and payroll or HR providers.
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• CPA/CMA and privately held or family-owned business experience are a plus.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive compensation based on experience and overall fit.
• Generous benefits package, including health, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match of 25% up to 4% of salary.
• Small-company environment where you can make a meaningful impact.