Divisional Controller

Solomon Page; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Solomon Page is partnered with a Tacoma-area manufacturing company seeking a Divisional Controller to lead all accounting and finance activities for the site. This on-site role focuses on month-/quarter-/year-end closes, cost and inventory accounting, and cross-functional partnership with operations.

The candidate will drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls, while mentoring the accounting team and delivering actionable financial insights to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 3+ years in a Controller, Plant Controller, Divisional Controller, Finance Manager, or senior manufacturing finance leadership role.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance experience.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing or product-based operations.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business analysis capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence operational leaders and act as a strategic business partner.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance activities for a manufacturing operation, partnering closely with site leadership to drive business performance
• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations related to profitability, operational performance, capital spending, and strategic initiatives
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting
• Partner with operations to identify cost savings opportunities and improve efficiencies
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness
• Develop KPIs and reporting tools to support operational and financial decision-making
• Mentor and develop accounting and finance team members
• Drive process improvements, systems enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Business analysis

Strategic partnership

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are partnered with a manufacturing company in the Tacoma area seeking a Divisional Controller. The role is on-site daily.

• Salary: 150-165k + bonus

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance activities for a manufacturing operation, partnering closely with site leadership to drive business performance
• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations related to profitability, operational performance, capital spending, and strategic initiatives
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting
• Partner with operations to identify cost savings opportunities and improve efficiencies
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness
• Develop KPIs and reporting tools to support operational and financial decision-making
• Mentor and develop accounting and finance team members
• Drive process improvements, systems enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• 3+ years in a Controller, Plant Controller, Divisional Controller, Finance Manager, or senior manufacturing finance leadership role
• Strong cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance experience
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing or product-based operations
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business analysis capabilities
• Proven ability to influence operational leaders and act as a strategic business partner
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineered products, distribution, or related environments preferred
• Multi-site operations, process improvement, and operational finance experience highly valued