Controller - Manufacturing

Leoforce; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Controller for Manufacturing to lead the accounting and finance function in Helena, MT. You will manage GL, payroll, and close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls while partnering with operations on cost and margin analysis.

The role requires a CPA (preferred) and 7+ years in progressive accounting leadership within manufacturing or complex environments, with ERP and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in controller or senior accounting leadership role preferred.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or operationally complex industry experience preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• ERP experience and proficiency with Excel.
• CPA or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting and finance functions: GL, AP, AR, payroll, month-end close.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and management reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Partner with operations to analyze financial performance, costs, and margins.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury activities.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Provide financial analysis to senior leadership for decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Controller - Manufacturing

Location: Helena, MT, US

Posted: 2 days ago

Experience: Manager

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting and finance functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting.
• Manage the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
• Partner with operations and leadership to analyze financial performance, costs, margins, and business trends.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and treasury activities.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, tax requirements, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and other outside stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, systems, and overall financial efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Prior experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role preferred.
• Manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or other operationally complex industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing and developing an accounting team.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• ERP experience and strong proficiency with Excel.
• CPA or other relevant professional certification is a plus.

A bit about us:

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and finance function. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with operations and senior leadership while overseeing the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting experience, leadership skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a manufacturing environment.

Why join us?

• Leadership visibility and direct partnership with senior management.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function and make a meaningful operational impact.
• Stable, established organization with a strong presence in its industry.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to live and work in Helena, Montana, with access to the area's outdoor recreation and quality-of-life amenities.

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