Ops-Driven Controller for Inventory-Heavy Distribution

KDS Strategic Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KDS Strategic Search Group is seeking an experienced Operations Controller for a privately held distribution company. This role is hands-on and goes beyond traditional accounting, focusing on inventory-driven operations, KPIs, and strategic decision support.

You will partner with CFO/COO, lead improvements across multiple locations, implement ERP improvements, and drive accountability in margins, working capital, AR/AP. Onsite in Staten Island, NY with commuting support.

Qualifications

• Controller-level experience in wholesale distribution or inventory-intensive businesses.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, costing, gross margins, rebates, chargebacks, working capital, AR and AP.
• Experience using data to establish KPIs, identify problems, improve performance, and drive accountability.
• Hands-on ERP experience, including implementation, migration, or optimization, with knowledge of financial workflows and inventory controls.
• Experience supporting multiple branches or operating locations.
• Ability to drive process improvements and partner with operations, purchasing, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Translate financial and operational data into actionable business decisions.
• Act as a financial and operational thought partner to the CFO and COO.
• Lead process improvements across responsible sites and functions.
• Drive accountability and cross-location coordination to optimize margins and working capital.

Skills

Controller experience

Inventory accounting

KPIs & analytics

ERP systems

Multi-location ops

Cross-functional partnership

Job description

KDS Strategic Search Group is seeking an experienced Operations Controller for a privately held distribution company. This role is hands-on and goes beyond traditional accounting, focusing on inventory-driven operations, KPIs, and strategic decision support.

You will partner with CFO/COO, lead improvements across multiple locations, implement ERP improvements, and drive accountability in margins, working capital, AR/AP. Onsite in Staten Island, NY with commuting support.