Manufacturing Controller — Cost & Inventory Leader

Aero Precision LLC; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aero Precision LLC seeks a seasoned Controller to oversee accounting, cost control, and financial reporting across multiple locations. This hands-on role emphasizes manufacturing cost accounting, internal controls, and close processes to deliver accurate financial results.

The successful candidate will partner with operations and leadership to drive performance, manage budgeting and cash flow, and support acquisitions or system changes as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required; CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in controllership roles.
• Strong cost accounting experience in manufacturing or related environments.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-location accounting.
• Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, fixed assets, and capital projects.
• Experience with SAP B1 and financial reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, cash, fixed assets, and close activities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Develop and analyze cost accounting processes for manufacturing operations, including variances and overhead allocations.
• Partner with business leaders to understand cost drivers and improve financial performance.
• Prepare and present reports, forecasts, budgets, and analyses with clear risk and trend explanations.
• Maintain internal controls and policies to protect assets and ensure consistency across locations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, tax requirements, audits, and lender reporting obligations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and 13-week cash flow planning.
• Provide financial leadership for acquisitions, system changes, and strategic initiatives.
• Utilize SAP B1 to improve data accuracy, controls, and reporting; assist with system optimization.
• Review inventory counts, reconciliations, and reserves; coordinate with operations to resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, banks, and insurers.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/MBA preferred

Tools

SAP B1

Excel

Job description

Aero Precision LLC seeks a seasoned Controller to oversee accounting, cost control, and financial reporting across multiple locations. This hands-on role emphasizes manufacturing cost accounting, internal controls, and close processes to deliver accurate financial results.

The successful candidate will partner with operations and leadership to drive performance, manage budgeting and cash flow, and support acquisitions or system changes as needed.