Controller

A-1 Industries; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A-1 Industries is seeking an experienced senior accounting leader to manage day-to-day finance operations, including general ledger, cost and inventory accounting, and monthly close. You will ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, partner with the CFO for strategic planning, and strengthen internal controls and financial systems.

The role oversees treasury, tax, audit, and risk management, and leads efforts in mergers, acquisitions, and financing activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years progressive accounting leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Master's degree preferred
• CPA certification preferred
• Advanced to expert Excel skills
• Manufacturing cost and inventory accounting experience preferred
• Experience supporting audits, banking relationships, tax compliance, treasury functions, and strategic financial initiatives preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting operations, including the general ledger, cost and inventory accounting, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting in line with regulatory requirements, lender covenants, tax, audit, and contractual obligations.
• Partner with CFO and leadership to support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and informed business decisions.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial systems to safeguard assets and improve efficiency.
• Oversee treasury, tax, audit, insurance, risk management, and banking relationships.
• Support strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, financing activities, and corporate transactions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations and other leaders to improve business performance through meaningful financial metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Integrity

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting/ MBA

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

This position is r esponsible for managing the Company’s day-to-day compliance and reporting of financial matters and collaborating with the Vice President of Finance in overseeing the financial affairs of the Company. Working closely with the members of the Leadership Team, this position is responsible for informing and assisting the Leadership Team to enable them to manage the day-to-day operations and administration of the Company.

This position must maintain the highest degree of integrity, trust, and confidence, avoiding even the mere appearance of impropriety. This is a highly visible position inside and outside the Company and must be seen as ‘putting the Company first’. This position adheres to and practices the core values of own-it, passion, honesty, and respect in every facet of the position.

Reports to: CFO

Essential Functions

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting operations, including the general ledger, cost and inventory accounting, and the monthly and annual close processes.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the Company's financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and lender, tax, audit, and contractual obligations.
• Partner with the CFO and leadership team to support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and informed business decision-making.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, financial systems, and business processes that safeguard Company assets and promote operational efficiency.
• Oversee treasury, tax, audit, insurance, risk management, and banking relationships.
• Support strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, financing activities, and other corporate transactions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations and other functional leaders to improve business performance through meaningful financial and operational metrics.

Other duties as assigned

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and sound business judgment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and exercises sound judgment.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience progressive accounting leadership experience, including responsibility for financial reporting, budget, internal controls, and team leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Advanced to Expert level knowledge of Excel
• Manufacturing industry experience, including cost accounting and inventory accounting, strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting audits, banking relationships, tax compliance, treasury functions, and strategic financial initiatives such as acquisitions or financing transactions preferred.