Manufacturing Controller & Cost Accounting Leader

Confidential; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced finance leader to direct the accounting functions in a manufacturing environment. You will own the month-end and year-end close, prepare GAAP-compliant statements, and provide insightful financial analysis for strategic decisions.

You will supervise the accounting team, oversee cost accounting and inventory valuation, and manage ERP systems and external auditors. Collaboration with operations, HR, and executive leadership is essential to drive profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory experience.
• Strong hands-on technical accounting skills including GAAP, month-end close, and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems; ERP selection and implementation preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop accounting staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communicator with ability to collaborate across functions.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation, product costing and manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per GAAP; own close process.
• Prepare and present financial reporting to the Board on a quarterly basis.
• Supervise, train, and mentor Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerks and Accountant.
• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and product costing; partner with operations.
• Design and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors and regulatory filings.
• Oversee daily cash position, bank reconciliations, and banking relationships.
• Lead ERP system administration and support ERP projects.
• Collaborate with HR Manager and President on operations alignment.
• Partner with President to build annual budget and forecasts; provide KPI reporting.

Skills

GAAP

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

ERP implementation

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced finance leader to direct the accounting functions in a manufacturing environment. You will own the month-end and year-end close, prepare GAAP-compliant statements, and provide insightful financial analysis for strategic decisions.

You will supervise the accounting team, oversee cost accounting and inventory valuation, and manage ERP systems and external auditors. Collaboration with operations, HR, and executive leadership is essential to drive profitability