Financial Controller

McM Engineering II, Inc.; Cedar City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McM Engineering II, Inc. in Utah's Cedar City area seeks a Financial Controller to lead local finance operations during rapid expansion. This senior role manages the general ledger, reporting, and coordination with manufacturing finance teams.

You will oversee AP/AR, payroll, multi-state tax, and the ERP migration from QuickBooks to a full ERP system. A CPA and 3+ years in accounting with supervision of staff are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Minimum)
• CPA certification is highly preferred
• 3+ years of progressive accounting or controller-level experience; 2+ people supervised
• Hands-on experience in fast-paced manufacturing office environment
• Deep proficiency with payroll systems, garnishments, and multi-state tax filing

Responsibilities

• Manage AP, AR, General Ledger, and financial reporting cycles
• Lead ERP migration from QuickBooks to new enterprise ERP platform
• Directly supervise and evaluate office personnel handling daily transactions
• Coordinate financial metrics with purchasing, shipping, and receiving departments
• Prepare and deliver variance and financial reports to Top Management and Global CFO via Microsoft Teams

Skills

Financial reporting

ERP migration

Leadership

Interdepartmental collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP platforms

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a high-caliber Financial Controller to lead our local financial operations during a period of rapid greenfield expansion. This is a critical leadership role responsible for managing all aspects of the general ledger, financial reporting, and local personnel. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in manufacturing finance and a proven track record of handling complex system integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Systems: Manage and oversee all aspects of AP, AR, General Ledger, and financial reporting cycles.
• ERP Migration: Act as a core operational anchor during our ongoing transition from legacy accounting software (QuickBooks) to our new enterprise ERP platform.
• Department Leadership: Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate the performance of office personnel responsible for daily transaction workflows.
• Operational Oversight: Review customer invoicing, vendor payments, and coordinate financial metrics alongside purchasing, shipping, and receiving departments.
• Corporate Collaboration: Prepare and deliver clear variance and financial reports to Top Management and the Global CFO via Microsoft Teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Minimum Requirement).
• Certification: CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting or controller-level experience.
  • Demonstrated history of successfully managing and supervising personnel (2+ people).
  • Hands-on experience working inside a fast-paced manufacturing office environment.
• Technical Skills: Deep proficiency with corporate payroll systems, garnishments, and multi-state tax filing compliance. Current familiarity with QuickBooks is required for the immediate transition, with a strong aptitude for enterprise ERP workflows.