Manufacturing Controller | Strategic Finance Leader (Hybrid)

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Stoughton (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Controller for a manufacturing-focused organization. This role leads the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.

You will partner with operations to drive profitability and strategic outcomes while overseeing a team of accountants. The position offers hybrid flexibility after onboarding and exposure to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing accounting and cost accounting.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting processes and standards.
• Proven ability to manage month-end close and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities for the organization.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities.
• Partner with operations leadership to analyze performance, improve profitability, and support strategic initiatives.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger functions.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and KPIs for executive leadership.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while driving process improvements throughout the finance department.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Leadership

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Controller for a manufacturing-focused organization. This role leads the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.

You will partner with operations to drive profitability and strategic outcomes while overseeing a team of accountants. The position offers hybrid flexibility after onboarding and exposure to executive leadership.