Manufacturing Controller - SAP B1 & Cost Leader

GRIT STAFFING; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GRIT Staffing is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee daily accounting operations, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and partner with plant leadership to drive cost control, inventory accuracy, and financial planning.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, ERP experience (SAP B1 preferred), strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across operations, supply chain, and finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years as a Controller in a manufacturing environment.
• Food & beverage manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• 5 years of proficiency with ERP systems; SAP B1 highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FASB, accrual accounting, fixed asset accounting, and internal controls.
• Solid understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, BOMs, variances, and cost accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and profitability analyses.
• Familiarity with general ledger reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations with accurate GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Manage cost accounting, standard costing, BOMs, variances, and inventory valuation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and profitability analyses.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing operations.
• Oversee inventory controls and cycle counts.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, supply chain, and plant management to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain internal controls and audit readiness.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, and collections/credit activities.
• Support ERP improvements and SAP B1 reporting.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Develop staff and mentor accounting personnel.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

GAAP knowledge

ERP / SAP B1

Cost accounting

Inventory valuation

BOMs

Excel

Financial reporting

Leadership

Close process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP Business One (SAP B1)

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GRIT Staffing is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee daily accounting operations, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and partner with plant leadership to drive cost control, inventory accuracy, and financial planning.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, ERP experience (SAP B1 preferred), strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across operations, supply chain, and finance.