Manufacturing Controller

True North Consultants, Inc.; Hermitage (Mercer County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management Equity Incentive Program

Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller for its Mercer County facility.

The role leads the finance function, owns the general ledger, and drives financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow with close interaction to PE sponsors and auditors. The ideal candidate combines 7+ years in manufacturing finance, strong GAAP knowledge, and a track record of improving processes in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

Qualifications

• Prior Controller-level experience and at least 1 year in a Controller role.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 6+ years of manufacturing industry experience with understanding of cost structures, inventory, and COGS.
• Experience working with operations leadership to support operational decisions.
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment with reporting to executives.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, GL accounting, and internal controls.
• Hands-on month-end/year-end close, AR/AP, audit prep, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF) and financial analysis.
• Ability to identify process gaps and implement improvements independently.
• Willingness to operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 across product lines.
• Manage inventory valuation and reconciliation (raw materials, WIP, finished goods).
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and variance analysis.
• Present financial reporting to CEO, PE sponsors, lenders, and senior leadership.
• Ensure bank covenant compliance and lender reporting.
• Oversee multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Manage AP/AR and payroll oversight as needed.
• Partner with operations and sales on margin analysis, labor costs, production performance, pricing, and profitability.
• Ensure ASC 606 revenue recognition and multi-state tax compliance.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, and lenders.

Skills

Excel skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Cash flow forecasting

Cost accounting

Inventory management

ERP systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPA/CGMA/MBA preferred

Tools

Acumatica

QuickBooks Enterprise

Avalara

ADP

Job description

Corporate Controller

Location: Mercer County, PA
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Compensation: $140,000-$175,000 + Bonus
Additional Incentive: Eligibility for Management Equity Incentive Program

Position Overview

A growing steel fabrication and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced, hands‑onCorporate Controllerto lead the finance and accounting function and serve as a key member of the leadership team.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Controller will have ownership of financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls, and operational finance. This individual will also work closely with the company’s private equity sponsor, lenders, auditors, and operational leadership.

The ideal candidate is an experiencedmanufacturing Controllerwho understands cost accounting, inventory, COGS, operational finance, and the demands of a private equity-backed environment. This is a highly visible role for someone who can both lead the finance function and remain hands‑on in the details.

Must-Have Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Prior Controller-level experience, including at least1 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 withoperations leadershipand using financial data to support operational decision-making

• Experience in aprivate equity-backed environment, including reporting to executive leadership and PE sponsors

• Strong knowledge ofGAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and internal controls

• Hands‑on experience withmonth‑end and year‑end close, AR/AP, audit preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow forecasting

• StrongExcel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF functions, and financial analysis

• Demonstrated ability toidentify process gaps and independently implement improvements

• Ability and willingness to operate in ahands‑on, fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and finance function and manage the Finance Department and team.

• Own thegeneral ledger, month‑end and year‑end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliation processes.

• Oversee manufacturingcost accounting and COGS analysis, ensuring accurate reconciliation of cost inputs across product lines.

• Manageinventory valuation and reconciliation, including raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.

• Develop and maintain effectiveinternal 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 theCEO, private equity sponsors, lenders, and senior leadership.

• Managebank covenant complianceand required monthly and quarterly lender reporting.

• Overseemulti‑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 onmargin analysis, labor costs, production performance, pricing, and profitability.

• Ensure appropriate revenue recognition and compliance with applicable accounting standards, includingASC 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 forexternal 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 acquisitiondue 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.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required.

• CPA, CGMA, and/or MBA preferred.

• Experience withmulti‑entity organizationsstrongly preferred.

• ERP implementation or system conversion experience strongly preferred; experience withAcumatica or similar ERP platformsis 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.

Leadership Profile

The successful Controller will be a proactive, collaborative leader who is comfortable moving between strategic financial leadership and hands‑on accounting responsibilities.

This individual should be able to identify issues before they become problems, create stronger processes without waiting for direction, and partner effectively with operations while maintaining strong financial discipline.

Employee Benefits

• 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

• Eligibility for Management Equity Incentive Program