Multi-Site Controller

Jobot; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a highly analytical Manufacturing Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across multiple manufacturing facilities in the Greater Syracuse area. This hands-on role partners with operations leadership to drive profitability, cost control, and operational performance.

You will manage month-end close, GAAP compliance, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A, while guiding internal controls and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years leading accounting/finance teams.
• Strong cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls expertise.
• ERP experience with SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Epicor, Infor, or Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial activities for multiple manufacturing locations.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Maintain GAAP compliance and robust internal controls.
• Develop cost accounting processes and monitor standard costing.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasts, and FP&A analyses.
• Provide financial insights to senior leadership and drive cost improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Advanced Excel skills

Cost Accounting

Standard Costing

Manufacturing Variance Analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

Inventory Accounting

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Epicor

Infor

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Manufacturing Controller needed for fast growth firm in Greater Syracuse area!

We are seeking a highly analytical and hands-on Multi-Site Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations across multiple manufacturing facilities. This individual will serve as a key business partner to operations leadership, providing financial oversight, actionable insights, and strategic guidance to improve profitability, operational performance, and cost control.

Salary: $130,000 - $190,000 per year

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities

Financial Leadership

• Lead all accounting and financial activities for multiple manufacturing locations.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls and financial processes.

Cost Accounting & Operational Finance

• Own standard costing methodologies and maintain the integrity of product costing systems.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, including labor, material, overhead, purchase price, scrap, and inventory variances.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve operational efficiencies.
• Review BOMs, routings, labor standards, and inventory transactions to ensure accurate cost reporting.
• Monitor inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.

Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts across all facilities.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts and analyze performance against budget and prior year results.
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis and financial insights to executive leadership.
• Develop financial models and KPIs to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist leadership with capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Plant Managers, Operations Directors, and senior leadership.
• Translate operational results into financial impacts and recommendations.
• Provide financial support for pricing strategies, margin improvement initiatives, and growth opportunities.
• Present financial results and business performance updates to executive leadership.

Team Development

• Lead and mentor accounting and finance staff across multiple locations.
• Establish best practices and standardized financial processes.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience overseeing accounting or finance teams.
• Strong expertise in:
• Cost Accounting
• Standard Costing
• Manufacturing Variance Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Inventory Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Epicor, Infor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Experience within a private equity-backed organization.
• Experience with acquisitions, integrations, ERP implementations, or business transformation initiatives.
• Strong Power BI or other business intelligence reporting experience.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.