Manufacturing Controller (Hybrid) — PE-Backed Growth Leader

True North Consultants, Inc.; Hermitage (Mercer County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management Equity Incentive Program

Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller for its Mercer County facility.

The role leads the finance function, owns the general ledger, and drives financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow with close interaction to PE sponsors and auditors. The ideal candidate combines 7+ years in manufacturing finance, strong GAAP knowledge, and a track record of improving processes in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

Qualifications

• Prior Controller-level experience and at least 1 year in a Controller role.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 6+ years of manufacturing industry experience with understanding of cost structures, inventory, and COGS.
• Experience working with operations leadership to support operational decisions.
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment with reporting to executives.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, GL accounting, and internal controls.
• Hands-on month-end/year-end close, AR/AP, audit prep, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF) and financial analysis.
• Ability to identify process gaps and implement improvements independently.
• Willingness to operate in a 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 reconciliation processes.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting and COGS analysis across product lines.
• Manage inventory valuation and reconciliation (raw materials, WIP, finished goods).
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and variance analysis.
• Present financial reporting to CEO, PE sponsors, lenders, and senior leadership.
• Ensure bank covenant compliance and lender reporting.
• Oversee multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Manage 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 and multi-state tax compliance.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, and lenders.

Skills

Excel skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Cash flow forecasting

Cost accounting

Inventory management

ERP systems

Leadership

Education

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

CPA/CGMA/MBA preferred

Tools

Acumatica

QuickBooks Enterprise

Avalara

ADP

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller for its Mercer County facility.

The role leads the finance function, owns the general ledger, and drives financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow with close interaction to PE sponsors and auditors. The ideal candidate combines 7+ years in manufacturing finance, strong GAAP knowledge, and a track record of improving processes in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.