Corporate Controller

Nylon Corporation of America, Inc (NYCOA); Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company &%

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

NYCOA in Manchester, NH is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead accounting and financial operations in a hands-on, senior role. You will oversee day-to-day accounting while providing strategic insights to executives.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing finance, deep cost accounting, US GAAP, budgeting, cash management, internal controls, and ERP leadership. You will partner with operations and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in job costing, standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variance analysis, and operational financial reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, internal controls, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ERP/accounting system initiatives experience.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting/financial systems; Paychex Payroll is a plus.
• Previous public or private audit experience.
• Proven ability to lead accounting teams, partner with executive leadership, and take ownership of company-wide financial operations.
• Hands-on, analytical, organized, and proactive with strong judgment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, cost accounting, inventory management, and treasury.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with US GAAP.
• Prepare financial statements, cash forecasts, borrowing-base reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses for executive leadership.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process while partnering with department leaders to develop accurate financial plans.
• Maintain and improve job costing, standard costing, inventory controls, and manufacturing variance reporting across labor, material, and overhead.
• Work closely with plant and production leadership to identify cost drivers, improve processes, evaluate performance, and support profitability.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, credit facilities, lender reporting, and other treasury activities.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax preparation, regulatory filings, and other local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain audit readiness.
• Lead the transition from legacy accounting systems to a modern ERP platform, including evaluation, implementation, process development, and adoption.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the accounting and finance team while promoting accountability, accuracy, and collaboration.
• Support executive leadership with special financial analyses, process improvements, and other strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Hands-on

Analytical

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP/Accounting Systems

Paychex Payroll

Financial reporting software

Job description

NYCOA is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead accounting and financial operations at our Manchester, New Hampshire facility. This is a senior leadership role for a hands-on financial professional with deep manufacturing experience who can oversee day-to-day accounting while also providing strategic financial insight to executive leadership. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, US GAAP, budgeting, cash management, financial analysis, and internal controls. You will work closely with executive and operational leadership, guide the accounting team, and play a key role in upcoming ERP system improvements. If you are an experienced manufacturing finance leader who enjoys digging into the numbers, improving processes, partnering with operations, and helping leadership make better business decisions, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact within an established manufacturing organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Leadership & Reporting: Oversee all accounting functions, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, cost accounting, inventory management, and treasury.
• Financial Close & Compliance: Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with US GAAP.
• Financial Analysis & Executive Reporting: Prepare financial statements, cash forecasts, borrowing-base reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses for executive leadership.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process while partnering with department leaders to develop accurate financial plans.
• Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Analysis: Maintain and improve job costing, standard costing, inventory controls, and manufacturing variance reporting across labor, material, and overhead.
• Operational Partnership: Work closely with plant and production leadership to identify cost drivers, improve processes, evaluate performance, and support profitability.
• Cash & Treasury Management: Manage cash flow, banking relationships, credit facilities, lender reporting, and other treasury activities.
• Audit, Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate annual audits, tax preparation, regulatory filings, and other local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Internal Controls: Develop, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain audit readiness.
• ERP & Systems Leadership: Lead the transition from legacy accounting systems to a modern ERP platform, including evaluation, implementation, process development, and adoption.
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the accounting and finance team while promoting accountability, accuracy, and collaboration.
• Strategic Projects: Support executive leadership with special financial analyses, process improvements, and other strategic initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing Accounting: Strong background in job costing, standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variance analysis, and operational financial reporting.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Financial Expertise: Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, internal controls, and financial analysis.
• ERP Experience: Demonstrated experience evaluating, implementing, upgrading or leading major ERP/accounting system initiatives.
• Systems & Technology: Advanced proficiency with accounting and financial systems. Experience with Paychex Payroll is a plus.
• Audit Experience: Previous public or private audit experience required.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead accounting teams, partner with executive leadership, and take ownership of company-wide financial operations.
• Approach: Hands-on, analytical, organized, and proactive, with strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to turn financial information into actionable business insight.

LOCATION

This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in Manchester, New Hampshire.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

NYCOA offers competitive executive-level compensation based on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

About NYCOA

With over 50 years of specialty nylon polymerization and manufacturing experience, NYCOA is committed to providing world-class quality products, product development assistance, technical support, and superior service to every customer. Our mission is to deliver specialty nylon solutions through a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, customer focus, and innovation.

NYCOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.