Manufacturing Controller — Hybrid, PE-Backed, Equity Eligible

Tom Trese Networking LLC

Hermitage (Mercer County)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 175,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Annual bonus opportunity

Management equity incentive program

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead the finance and accounting function within a manufacturing environment. The role reports to the CEO and partners with PE sponsors, lenders and auditors to drive financial discipline.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years in finance, manufacturing costing, and GAAP expertise, while remaining hands-on in a fast-paced setting. Hybrid work and a strong equity incentive program are available.

Qualifications

Prior Controller-level experience required, including at least 1 year in a Controller role.
7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
6+ years of manufacturing industry experience with cost structures, inventory and COGS.
Experience working with operations leadership to support operational decision‑making.
Experience in a private equity-backed environment reporting to executives.
Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, general ledger and internal controls.
Hands-on month-end/year-end close, AR/AP, audit prep, budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
Strong Excel skills with PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF functions and analysis.
Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps and implement improvements.
Ability to operate in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the accounting and finance function and manage the Finance Department and team.
Own the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting and account reconciliations.
Oversee manufacturing cost accounting and COGS analysis across product lines.
Manage inventory valuation and reconciliation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Develop and maintain internal controls, policies and procedures.
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning and variance analysis.
Present financial results to CEO, PE sponsors, lenders and senior leadership.
Manage bank covenant compliance and lender reporting.
Oversee multi-entity accounting, consolidations and intercompany reconciliations.
Oversee AP/AR and payroll oversight as needed.
Partner with operations and sales on margin analysis, labor costs, production performance, pricing and profitability.
Ensure ASC 606 revenue recognition compliance and multi-state tax compliance.
Serve as primary finance contact for auditors, tax advisors and lenders.
Develop dashboards and KPIs for production, shipments, margins and performance.
Evaluate capital expenditures and financing arrangements; support acquisitions and integration.
Assist ERP optimization and implementation as the business scales.
Build and improve accounting processes to support growth.