Onsite Manufacturing Controller - Cost & Inventory Leader

Now CFO; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in Erie County is seeking a Controller to oversee daily accounting operations and financial performance. This full-time onsite role involves managing a small team, handling inventory accounting and job costing, and supporting budgeting and audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, and strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers direct hiring by the client with opportunities for process improvement in a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory, job costing, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of compliance and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close and financial statement preparation.
• Manage job costing lifecycle and project profitability analysis.
• Lead inventory accounting and ERP reconciliation.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system (Epicor or similar)

Power BI

Job description

A leading financial consultancy in Erie County is seeking a Controller to oversee daily accounting operations and financial performance. This full-time onsite role involves managing a small team, handling inventory accounting and job costing, and supporting budgeting and audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, and strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers direct hiring by the client with opportunities for process improvement in a supportive team culture.