Manufacturing Controller

Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Long-term CFO growth

Direct exposure to ownership

Job summary

Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC seeks a Controller (Manufacturing/CFO Track) to lead month-end close, cost accounting, and financial reporting in a hands-on, owner-operated environment. You will partner with operations on manufacturing finance, budgeting, and cash flow planning, while overseeing insurance, compliance, and ERP processes.

The role offers growth toward CFO oversight and direct exposure to ownership and leadership, with a competitive salary and bonus opportunity based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 7+ years of Controller or Senior Accountant experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, job costing, and work-in-process.
• Experience owning month-end close and financial reporting.
• Hands-on, owner-operated environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Own cost accounting, including job costing, WIP, and inventory valuation.
• Manage AP, AR, payroll, GL, and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Analyze margins using standard costing and variance analysis.
• Partner with operations on manufacturing finance, labor efficiency, margins, and pricing decisions.
• Maintain and improve ERP system processes; develop KPI reporting and dashboards.
• Oversee insurance programs, compliance filings, and risk management with external advisors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Job costing

WIP management

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow planning

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Controller (Manufacturing/CFO Track)
Reports To: President/CEO
Approved By: Human Resources Director
Approved Date: 01/2026

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Financial Control

• Lead month-end close and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Own cost accounting, including job costing, WIP, and inventory valuation
• Manage AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and internal controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Analyze margins using standard costing and variance analysis

Manufacturing & Operations Finance

• Partner with operations on manufacturing finance, labor efficiency, utilization, and margins
• Support pricing, quoting, and operational decision-making
• Maintain and improve ERP system processes
• Develop KPI reporting and management dashboards

Insurance, Compliance & Corporate Filings

• Oversee insurance programs, including coordination with brokers, renewals, certificates, and claims support
• Ensure timely completion of insurance-related filings and reporting requirements
• Satisfy government, regulatory, and other required financial or legal filings
• Support contract administration and compliance related to financial and insurance obligations
• Coordinate with external advisors on compliance, reporting, and risk management matter

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of experience as a Controller or Senior Accountant in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, job costing, and WIP
• Experience owning month-end close and financial reporting
• Comfort operating in a hands-on, owner-operated environment

Preferred

• CPA or CMA
• Experience in job shop or metal fabrication
• Exposure to multi-entity or consolidated accounting
• Experience overseeing insurance programs or compliance reporting
• Interest in progressing to a CFO role

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION & GROWTH

Competitive salary based on experience

Bonus opportunity

Long-term growth into CFO oversight

Direct exposure to ownership and operations leadership