Manufacturing Controller

Software Placement Group; Hermitage (Mercer County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Management Equity Incentive Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Wheatland, PA is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead its finance and accounting function. Reporting to the CEO, this hands-on role owns financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, cash flow, controls, and partnering with PE sponsor, lenders, auditors, and operational leadership.

This role will drive month-end close, cost accounting, inventory valuation, internal controls, annual budgeting, and management reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CGMA, and/or MBA preferred.
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment highly desirable.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 6+ years in manufacturing environment with cost structures and inventory.
• Hands-on with month-end close, AR/AP, audits, budgeting and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and finance function and manage the Finance Department and team.
• Own general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting and COGS analysis across product lines.
• Manage inventory valuation including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Develop internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Prepare and present reporting to CEO, PE sponsors, lenders, and leadership.
• Manage bank covenants and lender reporting.
• Oversee multi-entity consolidations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Oversee AP/AR and payroll oversight; partner with ops and sales on margins.
• Ensure revenue recognition per ASC 606 and tax compliance across states.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs for production, shipments, and margins.
• Evaluate capex, vendor financing, and acquisitions; support ERP optimization.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Manufacturing cost accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Excel (PivotTables)

Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Leadership

Operational decision support

Cost control & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Acumatica

QuickBooks Enterprise

Avalara

ADP

Job description

Location: Wheatland, PA (Mercer County, PA) | Schedule: Full-Time, Hybrid | Compensation: $140,000–$175,000 + Bonus

Overview

A growing steel fabrication and manufacturing company, backed by a private equity sponsor, is seeking an experienced, hands-on Corporate Controller to lead its finance and accounting function. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will be a key member of the leadership team, owning financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls, and operational finance while partnering closely with the PE sponsor, lenders, auditors, and operational leadership.

What you'll do

• Lead the accounting and finance function and manage the Finance Department and team
• Own the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliation processes
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting and COGS analysis, ensuring accurate reconciliation of cost inputs across product lines
• Manage inventory valuation and reconciliation, including raw materials, work in process, and finished goods
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, variance analysis, and ongoing financial planning
• Prepare and present financial reporting and analysis to the CEO, private equity sponsors, lenders, and senior leadership
• Manage bank covenant compliance and required monthly and quarterly lender reporting
• Oversee multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and intercompany reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable and provide oversight or backup support for payroll administration
• Partner with operations and sales leadership on margin analysis, labor costs, production performance, pricing, and profitability
• Ensure appropriate revenue recognition and compliance with applicable accounting standards, including ASC 606
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local financial and tax requirements, including multi-state sales and use tax
• Serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, lenders, and other external partners
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting that provide visibility into production, shipments, labor, margins, and overall business performance
• Evaluate capital expenditures, vendor financing arrangements, and other significant financial commitments
• Support acquisition due diligence, financial analysis, and post-acquisition integration
• Support ERP optimization, implementation, and administration as the business continues to scale
• Build and improve accounting and financial processes to support continued organic growth and acquisitions

Required qualifications

• Prior Controller-level experience, including at least 1 year in a Controller role
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• 6+ years of manufacturing industry experience, with a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, cost structures, inventory, and COGS
• Experience working directly with operations leadership and using financial data to support operational decision-making
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment, including reporting to executive leadership and PE sponsors
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and internal controls
• Hands-on experience with month-end and year-end close, AR/AP, audit preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow forecasting
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF functions, and financial analysis
• Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps and independently implement improvements
• Ability and willingness to operate in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required

Preferred qualifications

• CPA, CGMA, and/or MBA preferred
• Experience with multi-entity organizations strongly preferred
• ERP implementation or system conversion experience strongly preferred; experience with Acumatica or similar ERP platforms is a plus
• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise, Avalara, ADP, or similar business systems is beneficial
• Working knowledge of acquisition accounting, purchase price allocation, and consolidation is a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial leaders
• High level of professional judgment, confidentiality, integrity, and accountability

Compensation and benefits

• $140,000–$175,000 base plus Bonus
• Eligibility for Management Equity Incentive Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holiday Time
• Annual Bonus Opportunity

Why this role

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role that combines strategic financial oversight with direct involvement in manufacturing operations, offering the chance to partner closely with the CEO, private equity sponsors, and lenders while shaping the company's accounting and finance function through continued growth and acquisitions.