Manufacturing Controller & Finance Leader - Strategic

GNR - Global Network Recruiting; Arkansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GNR - Global Network Recruiting seeks an experienced Controller - Finance & Accounting Leader for a well-established manufacturing organization. This hands-on leader will own all financial reporting and mentor a small finance team, reporting directly to the Site President to influence strategic and operational decisions.

The role emphasizes cost accounting, manufacturing cost control, and compliance support (FAR/DFARS) with a focus on driving improvements and financial discipline across the site.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong manufacturing finance and accounting background.
• Understand cost factors in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting and financial management skills including month-end close, budgets, reports, audits.
• Defense accounting compliance knowledge (FAR/DFARS) is a plus.
• Ability to communicate financial findings to the Executive team.

Responsibilities

• Own all financial reporting for the company and lead a small finance team.
• Mentor, develop and grow finance staff while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide strategic and tactical financial insights to support operational objectives.
• Collaborate with the Site President and Executive team on budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Cost accounting

Month-end close

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Leadership/mentoring

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Job description

GNR - Global Network Recruiting seeks an experienced Controller - Finance & Accounting Leader for a well-established manufacturing organization. This hands-on leader will own all financial reporting and mentor a small finance team, reporting directly to the Site President to influence strategic and operational decisions.

The role emphasizes cost accounting, manufacturing cost control, and compliance support (FAR/DFARS) with a focus on driving improvements and financial discipline across the site.