Manufacturing Finance Controller | GAAP, Costing & Ops

Magnum Venus Products; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnum Venus Products, Inc. seeks a cost/operational Controller to own the general ledger, close processes, and financial reporting. You will guide tax compliance, audit relationships, and act as the primary technical accounting partner to the Head of Finance.

Interaction across all levels of the organization is required. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and leadership with ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and manufacturing accounting principles.
• 5+ years experience in manufacturing and operational accounting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across all divisions, ensuring GL accuracy and timely delivery of financial statements.
• Assist in preparing and managing budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Maintain and enforce chart of accounts, reconciliation cadence, and journal entry controls within Epicor.
• Monitor production costs, inventory valuation, and variances to improve profitability at month-end.
• Collaborate with operations to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs.
• Reconcile balance sheet positions monthly; post journal entries daily as required.
• Establish and enforce internal controls to ensure financial integrity.
• Process CapEx requests and track asset capitalization.
• Lead annual physical inventory and monthly cycle counts with operations support.
• Perform annual cost roll and inventory revaluation; coordinate with purchasing and ops management.
• Liaise for annual review and tax preparation for US and Canada.
• Maintain corporate compliance calendar and ensure good standing.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Manufacturing accounting

Leadership

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Magnum Venus Products, Inc. seeks a cost/operational Controller to own the general ledger, close processes, and financial reporting. You will guide tax compliance, audit relationships, and act as the primary technical accounting partner to the Head of Finance.

Interaction across all levels of the organization is required. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and leadership with ERP proficiency.