Lean Manufacturing Finance Leader

Talis Group, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO

Bonus potential

Job summary

Talis Group, Inc. in Louisville seeks a hands-on Controller to lead Lean manufacturing finance initiatives, automate processes, and partner with operations to transform accounting.

This role goes beyond traditional bookkeeping, delivering strategic insights, improving inventory accuracy, BOM integrity, and value‑stream costing, with high‑visibility reporting to the VP of Finance. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement and mentor accounting teams while championing ERP enhancements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience within manufacturing.
• Strong background in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Lean Accounting initiatives.
• Expertise in inventory, cost accounting, ERP systems, and GAAP compliance.
• Proven leadership ability with experience mentoring and developing teams.
• Advanced Excel and strong systems/analytics mindset; Power BI or automation tools highly preferred.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to lead change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting & finance team while driving accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Own month-end close, financial reporting, GAAP compliance, internal controls, and overall financial accuracy.
• Champion Lean Accounting initiatives and help transition the organization toward value stream costing and simplified financial reporting.
• Identify waste, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks across accounting processes and implement automation, AI tools, and system improvements.
• Partner closely with operations, manufacturing, and supply chain leadership to improve inventory accuracy, BOM integrity, production reporting, and financial visibility.
• Optimize ERP processes and reporting within Dynamics GP or similar systems.
• Deliver meaningful financial insights that support operational decision‑making and company growth.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Lean Accounting

Excel

Power BI

Automation

ERP Systems

GAAP Compliance

Leadership

Cost Accounting

Inventory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Dynamics GP

Job description

Talis Group, Inc. in Louisville seeks a hands-on Controller to lead Lean manufacturing finance initiatives, automate processes, and partner with operations to transform accounting.

This role goes beyond traditional bookkeeping, delivering strategic insights, improving inventory accuracy, BOM integrity, and value‑stream costing, with high‑visibility reporting to the VP of Finance. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement and mentor accounting teams while championing ERP enhancements