Controller

MPI; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

401K match

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Micro Precision is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations in a precision manufacturing environment that supports national defense. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and regulatory compliance while partnering with HR on payroll and year-end activities.

The successful candidate will oversee policy design, manage the accounting team, and drive the annual budget process, cost reporting, and financial analyses for strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration or equivalent business experience.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee outsourced functions and accounting department operations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and budgets; ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Urgency

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Math skills

Proficient in accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

CPA or CMA designation preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Tax preparation software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Pay Range: $110,000 – $150,000 (with % bonus dependent on performance)
• Benefits: Health, Dental, and vision insurance
• FSA
• 401K and 401K match
• life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• and Flexible Schedule Options

We are always looking for qualified individuals to join our team at Micro Precision, which prides itself on excellent customer service, attention to detail, and support for national defense in a manufacturing environment. We are currently looking for a Controller to join our team.

About Micro Precision:

Micro Precision is a precision manufacturing machine shop that has supported national defense and homeland security customers for over 40 years. Our mission, vision, and values are dedicated to protecting America, delivering the highest quality with unrelenting dedication to our customers, and achieving zero-fail accuracy. Through our tenure, we have built strong foundational relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Job Summary:

The controller position is accountable for the company's accounting operations. This includes producing periodic financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records, and implementing a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. The controller is also responsible for improving the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

Management Duties:

• Maintains and enforces a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage outsourced functions.
• Oversee accounting department operations, including designing an organizational structure adequate to achieve the department's goals and objectives.
• Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.

Transactions:

• Ensure accounts payable are paid on time.
• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable.
• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly.
• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed.
• Ensure required debt payments are made on time.
• Maintain the chart of accounts.
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
• Maintain controls over accounting transactions.
• Partner with Human Resources for Payroll and year-end collaboration.

Reporting:

• Issue timely and complete financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report.
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations.
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Calculate budget variances and report significant issues to management.
• Provide for a system of management cost reports.
• Provide financial analyses as needed for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

Compliance:

• Coordinate providing information to external auditors for the annual audit.
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship is required per DoD requirements
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a mid-size company or division of a large corporation.

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to collaborate well with others.
• Strong ability to work efficiently and with urgency as needed.
• Well-developed problem identification and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Analytical ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and in the resolution of accounting issues.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability.
• Extensive math skills and knowledge.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Physical & Mental:

General: The position requires the ability to concentrate on details with occasional interruptions and attend to tasks for 45 to 60 minutes at a time. Ability to understand theories behind related concepts and remember multiple tasks assigned to self and others over time; ability to prioritize shifting priorities; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Environmental & Working Conditions:

Industrial shop setting. Dust, dirt, and metal debris from manufacturing will be encountered. Moderate noise levels will be encountered.

Physical and Mental Efforts:

General: The position requires the ability to concentrate on details with occasional interruptions and attend to tasks for 45 to 60 minutes at a time. Ability to understand theories behind related concepts and remember multiple tasks assigned to self and others over time; ability to prioritize shifting priorities; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.