Controller - Manufacturing

Austin Cutlery & Tool; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Cutlery & Tool is expanding from distribution into manufacturing and seeks a Controller to lead the accounting function and stand up manufacturing accounting in SAP S/4HANA. You’ll drive financial reporting, internal controls, and a high‑performing team, partnering with leadership to support operational decisions.

Requires 7+ years of manufacturing accounting and strong GAAP knowledge; CPA and ERP implementation experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with cost accounting, standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing reporting.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience mentoring accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close across multiple entities.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and audit‑ready financial reporting.
• Oversee the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and technical accounting.
• Coordinate external audits and support lender and executive reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team.
• Design and implement manufacturing accounting in SAP S/4HANA with standard costing, WIP, and variance analysis.
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, reserves, and cost analysis.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Serve as Finance's functional lead for SAP processes and ERP implementation.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

GAAP

Financial reporting

Cost analysis

Leadership

Internal controls

ERP/finance process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Controller – Manufacturing Accounting & Financial Reporting

Help build the future of finance at Austin Cutlery & Tool

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Austin Cutlery & Tool is entering an exciting new chapter as we expand from a successful multi-brand distribution business into manufacturing and we're looking for an experienced Controller to help lead the transformation. Working alongside the Director of Finance and executive leadership, you'll lead the accounting function while playing a central role in standing up manufacturing accounting within SAP S/4HANA, strengthening internal controls, sharpening our financial processes, and building a high-performing accounting team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Accounting Leadership

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across multiple entities
• Deliver timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial reporting
• Oversee the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and technical accounting
• Coordinate external audits and support lender and executive reporting
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team

Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting

• Design and implement manufacturing accounting in SAP S/4HANA — standard costing, WIP, and variance analysis
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, reserves, and cost analysis
• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Build meaningful cost and variance reporting leadership can act on

ERP, Process Improvement & Business Partnership

• Serve as Finance's functional lead for SAP financial and manufacturing processes
• Participate in ERP implementation, testing, and process design
• Automate accounting work and improve reporting efficiency
• Partner with business leaders to support operational decisions
• Drive continuous improvement across operations and internal controls

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial reporting
• Manufacturing accounting processes successfully implemented within SAP
• Scalable accounting processes that support business growth
• Improved accounting efficiency through automation and process improvements
• A collaborative, high-performing accounting team

COMPENSATION

Base Salary: $130,000–$145,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with cost accounting, standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing financial reporting
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Nice-to-Haves

• CPA
• Experience participating in ERP implementations within a manufacturing environment
• SAP S/4HANA experience
• Multi-entity accounting experience
• Distribution and omnichannel business experience
• Experience supporting a manufacturing start-up or business transformation initiative