Manufacturing Controller - Path to CFO Leadership

TogetHR Consulting; Manhattan (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

SIMPLE IRA with employer match

Disability and life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Plastics Design & Manufacturing (PDM) in Montana (with operations in Montana and Mexico) seeks an experienced Manufacturing Controller to lead accounting and financial operations. The role combines manufacturing cost accounting expertise with process improvement and strong internal controls.

You will oversee monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and ERP data integrity, and guide decisions with EBITDA, cash flow, and financial metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Experience preparing financial statements and managing monthly financial close processes.
• Experience with inventory accounting and general ledger management.
• Experience using ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Oversee the monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Manage general ledger accuracy, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare meaningful financial analysis highlighting trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring management attention.
• Support annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Provide leadership with clear visibility into EBITDA, net income, cash flow, and other key financial metrics.
• Manage standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and product costing.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and profitability
• Partner with operations to improve cost visibility and financial performance.
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting processes
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Ensure ERP data integrity and develop meaningful financial reporting and dashboards
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting personnel.
• Partner with operations and executive leadership on continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Excel

Financial analysis

GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

IQMS/DELMI Works ERP

Job description

Plastics Design & Manufacturing (PDM) in Montana (with operations in Montana and Mexico) seeks an experienced Manufacturing Controller to lead accounting and financial operations. The role combines manufacturing cost accounting expertise with process improvement and strong internal controls.

You will oversee monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and ERP data integrity, and guide decisions with EBITDA, cash flow, and financial metrics.