Manufacturing Controller: Close‑Out & Costing Leader

Connect Search, LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC partners with a growing manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting across multiple operating locations, including Wichita, KS. This role is hands-on and requires close collaboration with plant leadership to drive performance visibility.

The ideal candidate will own the month-end close, oversee cost accounting, fixed assets, and gross-to-net reporting, and strengthen internal controls while guiding budgeting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience as Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience is required.
• Own the complete month-end close process and GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Lead accounting activities across multiple manufacturing locations and maintain consistency in accounting practices and controls.
• Manage cost accounting, including standard costs, inventory valuation, variances, overhead absorption, and product costing.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, capitalization, depreciation, asset tracking, and capex reporting.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Partner with plant and operational leadership to understand costs, margins, and key drivers.
• Strengthen accounting processes, policies, documentation, and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate annual audit requirements with outside accounting and tax partners.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

GAAP expertise

Excel skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Connect Search, LLC partners with a growing manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting across multiple operating locations, including Wichita, KS. This role is hands-on and requires close collaboration with plant leadership to drive performance visibility.

The ideal candidate will own the month-end close, oversee cost accounting, fixed assets, and gross-to-net reporting, and strengthen internal controls while guiding budgeting,