Manufacturing Controller: Growth, Controls & Insights

Confidential; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for its growing manufacturing and distribution business. This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, HR, and executive leadership to deliver accurate financial information and support profitable growth.

The ideal candidate will bring deep U.S. GAAP knowledge, strong technical accounting skills, and a proven ability to lead a team through close cycles, audits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with 3+ years in leadership.
• Controller or senior accounting experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close.
• Hands-on with cost accounting, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with reconciliations and consolidations.
• Develop accounting policies, internal controls, and segregation of duties.
• Analyze performance vs budget/forecast and provide actionable insights.
• Oversee inventory accounting, costing, variances, and margin analysis.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting; serve as main finance contact.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

U.S. GAAP expertise

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Forecasting & budgeting

Audits coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Confidential seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for its growing manufacturing and distribution business. This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, HR, and executive leadership to deliver accurate financial information and support profitable growth.

The ideal candidate will bring deep U.S. GAAP knowledge, strong technical accounting skills, and a proven ability to lead a team through close cycles, audits, and