Controller - Manufacturing Industry

NorthPoint Search Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Controller for a fast-growing clean energy manufacturing company in Denver, CO. The role will own close processes, financial reporting, ERP implementation, audits, and internal controls while building a high-performing accounting team.

You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and leadership to scale the finance function and establish scalable financial infrastructure in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA is required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in a high-growth environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, audits, ERP systems, and internal controls.
• Experience with manufacturing, clean energy, inventory, or project accounting preferred.
• Hands-on leadership with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close, financial reporting, AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and GAAP compliance.
• Lead ERP implementation and improve accounting systems, controls, and processes.
• Support audit readiness, inventory accounting, capital projects, and fixed assets.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Build scalable accounting infrastructure and help grow the finance team over time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Controller - Manufacturing Industry - Denver, CO

A fast-growing clean energy company is seeking its first dedicated accounting leader to build and scale the accounting function.

What

The Controller will own financial reporting, ERP implementation, audit readiness, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting operations.

When

Immediate opportunity to join during a major growth phase and help establish long-term finance infrastructure.

Where

Collaborative office environment partnering closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams.

Why

This is a unique opportunity to build an accounting organization from the ground up in a mission-driven company.

Office Environment

Fast-paced, hands-on, collaborative, and entrepreneurial.

Salary

$200,000 - $225,000 plus equity, benefits, and 401(k).

Position Overview

A rapidly growing energy company is hiring a Controller to lead accounting operations and establish scalable financial infrastructure. This role will oversee close processes, financial reporting, ERP implementation, audit preparation, internal controls, inventory and project accounting, while helping build a high-performing accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own monthly close, financial reporting, AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and GAAP compliance.
• Lead ERP implementation and improve accounting systems, controls, and processes.
• Support audit readiness, inventory accounting, capital projects, and fixed assets.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Build scalable accounting infrastructure and help grow the finance team over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in a high-growth environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, audits, ERP systems, and internal controls.
• Experience with manufacturing, clean energy, inventory, or project accounting preferred.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong communication and problem-solving skills.