Manufacturing Controller: Build Scalable Finance & Reporting

Jobot; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controller to own the accounting and finance function for a growing manufacturing company. You will lead the accounting team, own the close process, and partner with the President/GM on financial planning and performance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, a strong GAAP background, and a hands-on, strategic partner who can build scalable processes and reporting to support growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Controller or Accounting Manager experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting.
• Experience leading a month-end close and producing accurate financial statements.
• Manufacturing accounting experience: inventory, standard costing, COGS, variances.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Dynamics, SAP, or similar.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.
• Experience managing and developing an accounting team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with non-financial leaders.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial environment familiarity

Responsibilities

• Own the company's day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
• Lead and develop the accounting team and establish clear processes and accountability.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee the general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Develop meaningful reporting around margins, profitability, costs, and operational performance.
• Partner directly with the President/GM on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning.
• Build and maintain cash flow forecasts and proactively identify potential cash needs.
• Oversee inventory accounting, costing, and inventory reconciliations.
• Partner with operations and manufacturing leadership to analyze labor, material, overhead, and production costs.
• Monitor manufacturing variances and identify opportunities to improve margins and profitability.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve existing accounting workflows.
• Support annual audits, tax filings, banking relationships, and other external financial requirements.
• Partner with outside CPAs, tax advisors, auditors, and other financial partners.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Help build the financial infrastructure necessary to support continued growth

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Costing

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Dynamics

SAP

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Controller to own the accounting and finance function for a growing manufacturing company. You will lead the accounting team, own the close process, and partner with the President/GM on financial planning and performance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, a strong GAAP background, and a hands-on, strategic partner who can build scalable processes and reporting to support growth.