Manufacturing Finance Controller — Path to CFO, On-Site

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Camden, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option participation

Bonus up to 20% of base

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

On-site role

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking a Financial Controller to build and own the finance function for a 40-person, single-site food manufacturer under PE ownership.

You will lead the monthly close, establish KPIs, cost accounting, and financial controls, and partner with department heads on budgets and treasury activities to enable strategic decision-making. This on-site role in the Greater Philadelphia area offers stock options, a bonus up to 20%, and comprehensive medical

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience (food & beverage).
• Production floor understanding and inventory variance knowledge.
• Experience closing books and owning monthly/quarterly cycles.
• On-site role in Greater Philadelphia area.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Stand up the finance function: close process, reporting cadence, KPIs, cost accounting structure
• Lead financial planning and risk analysis
• Manage monthly close, flash reports, MD&A and board reporting
• Oversee covenant compliance and budgeting processes
• Oversee AR, AP, payroll, and internal control operations
• Ensure compliance with financial laws and guidelines
• Coordinate tax with outside counsel
• Sage ERP ownership and potential upgrade roadmap
• Banking, treasury, insurance relationship management
• Oversee ad-hoc analyses as needed
• Coordinate supply/demand planning with Sales
• Audit coordination with external firms

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking a Financial Controller to build and own the finance function for a 40-person, single-site food manufacturer under PE ownership.

You will lead the monthly close, establish KPIs, cost accounting, and financial controls, and partner with department heads on budgets and treasury activities to enable strategic decision-making. This on-site role in the Greater Philadelphia area offers stock options, a bonus up to 20%, and comprehensive medical