Senior Controller: Finance Strategy & Operations

ALTA Paints & Coatings; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Alta/ Desert Polymer Flooring seeks a seasoned Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations. The role partners with executive leadership to drive strategic decisions, manage budgeting and forecasting, and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting.

You will oversee cash, controls, audits, and ERP-enabled insights across a growing coatings business. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in accounting/finance with 3+ years in leadership, manufacturing experience, and strong cost accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting leadership or supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory management preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• MBA or advanced accounting/finance degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to support the Company's financial objectives and long-term growth strategy.
• Provide timely, accurate, and actionable financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to executive leadership and ownership groups.
• Develop financial models and business analyses to evaluate operational initiatives, capital investments, and growth opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting capabilities, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with department leaders to monitor performance against budget and key financial objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

MBA or advanced accounting/finance degree a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Alta/ Desert Polymer Flooring seeks a seasoned Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations. The role partners with executive leadership to drive strategic decisions, manage budgeting and forecasting, and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting.

You will oversee cash, controls, audits, and ERP-enabled insights across a growing coatings business. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in accounting/finance with 3+ years in leadership, manufacturing experience, and strong cost accounting