Financial Controller

Bluewater Hayes Inc.; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior-level visibility within the organization

Opportunity to lead a finance team

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing organization is seeking a seasoned Business Unit Controller in New Hampshire. This position requires 10+ years of financial management experience and a strong background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will lead financial management activities, oversee accounting practices, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive growth initiatives. This role offers senior-level visibility, the chance to develop a high-performing finance team, and a meaningful impact on operational decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management.
• Experience with business consolidations and multi-entity reporting.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the business unit’s financial plans and policies.
• Oversee monthly and annual close processes for accurate reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership.

Skills

Financial management

Cost accounting

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Epicor Kinetic

Job description

Bluewater Hayes is partnering with a U.S.-based, global manufacturing organization to identify a seasoned Business Unit Controller. This organization is a market leader in its space, known for engineering excellence, innovation, and long-term investment in product development and operational growth.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys balancing operational finance, team leadership, and strategic insight.

Position Overview

The Business Unit Controller will lead financial management activities for a core business unit and related entities. This role is responsible for overseeing accounting, payroll, cost accounting, and financial reporting functions while partnering closely with executive leadership to support business performance, decision-making, and growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the business unit’s financial plans, policies, and internal controls
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare internal financial statements and analyze variances versus budget and forecast
• Maintain complete and accurate fiscal records across entities
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting, including material cost analysis and estimates
• Support and maintain relationships with financial institutions and external partners
• Direct and mentor accounting and payroll staff, prioritizing workloads to ensure deadlines and performance targets are met
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and leadership to support strategic initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management
• Experience with business consolidations and multi-entity reporting
• Strong background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency required)
• Experience working in an ERP environment; Epicor Kinetic experience strongly preferred
• Ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to executive and non-financial stakeholders
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to work diplomatically across all levels of the organization
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Why This Role?

• Senior-level visibility and influence within the organization
• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing finance team
• Stable, well-established manufacturing environment with a strong innovation focus
• Meaningful impact on operational and financial decision-making