Manufacturing Controller - Hands-On Finance Leader (Hybrid)

Markent Personnel; Hermitage (Mercer County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management Equity Incentive Program

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead the finance and accounting functions for a growing steel fabrication and manufacturing business in a PE-backed environment. You will own the GL, close processes, and cost accounting while partnering with operations to optimize margins and cash flow.

The role reports to the CEO and closely collaborates with lenders, auditors, and PE sponsors.

Qualifications

• Prior Controller-level experience with hands-on detail and leadership.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including manufacturing.
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment and reporting to executives.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls, with close and consolidation know-how.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory, COGS, and manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to use financial data to guide operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and finance function and manage the department.
• Own GL, month-end/year-end close, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Oversee cost accounting, COGS analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Develop internal controls and accounting policies; drive process improvements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and variance analysis.
• Present financial results to CEO, PE sponsors, lenders, and leadership.
• Manage bank covenants and lender reporting; support audits and tax.
• Oversee multi-entity accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and payroll oversight.
• Partner with operations and sales on margin analysis and profitability.
• Support ERP optimization, implementation, and post-implementation support.
• Assist with acquisitions due diligence and integration as needed.

Skills

Controller-level experience

7+ years accounting/finance

6+ years manufacturing experience

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Excel skills

Process improvement

Operations collaboration

Private equity reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA / CGMA / MBA preferred

Tools

Acumatica

ERP systems

Excel (advanced)

BI / reporting tools

Job description

Markent Personnel is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead the finance and accounting functions for a growing steel fabrication and manufacturing business in a PE-backed environment. You will own the GL, close processes, and cost accounting while partnering with operations to optimize margins and cash flow.

The role reports to the CEO and closely collaborates with lenders, auditors, and PE sponsors.