Manufacturing Finance Controller & Strategy Leader

Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, An Airxcel Brand; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, An Airxcel Brand, is seeking a Controller for its Frederick, Colorado site to lead financial performance and operational accountability in a manufacturing environment.

The role oversees all accounting, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cost and inventory accounting, and cash flow management while partnering with functional leaders to improve margins and working capital. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing finance experience in a standard-cost environment.
• Demonstrated track record identifying financial and operational risks early and partnering with leaders to improve performance.
• ERP experience; Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial close process and ensure timely, accurate reporting to Airxcel and management, including financial statements, schedules, forecasts, KPI reporting, and variance analyses.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support business decisions, profitability, and operational performance.
• Develop monthly forecasts for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, inventory, and cash flow.
• Analyze performance against budget/forecast and prior-year results, and track corrective actions.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Customer Support to improve financial and operational performance.
• Lead monthly margin reviews and drive initiatives on material margin, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, inventory optimization, and working capital.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Leadership

SOX controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)

Job description

Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, An Airxcel Brand, is seeking a Controller for its Frederick, Colorado site to lead financial performance and operational accountability in a manufacturing environment.

The role oversees all accounting, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cost and inventory accounting, and cash flow management while partnering with functional leaders to improve margins and working capital. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong internal controls.