Senior Manufacturing Finance Controller

Creative Surfaces, Inc.

Sioux Falls (SD)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

401k with company match

No state income tax

Accrued paid time off starting on the

Job summary

Creative Surfaces Inc, a national manufacturer of store fixtures, signage, and countertops with facilities in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Financial Controller to lead full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting. You will design costing systems, manage WIP, and strengthen internal controls while partnering with the executive team on strategic decisions.

The role requires manufacturing experience, SAP-like ERP familiarity, and strong leadership to drive performance and cost efficiency

Qualifications

CPA or CMA designation preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a controller or senior accounting role.
Manufacturing experience is required; cabinet or millwork experience is a strong asset.
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, hands-on, and entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and continuously improve job costing systems to accurately capture material, labour, and overhead costs.
Partner with project managers and production teams to ensure real-time cost tracking against budgets.
Analyze job margins and identify variances, inefficiencies, and cost overruns.
Develop standardized costing models for millwork and metal projects (custom jobs, installs, fabrication, etc.).
Ensure accurate allocation of direct and indirect costs.
Establish and maintain accurate WIP tracking and reporting processes.
Oversee monthly WIP calculations, including percent-of-completion and earned revenue recognition.
Reconcile WIP schedules to the general ledger and financial statements.
Identify and address negative WIP, overbilling, and underbilling issues.
Improve visibility into production stage costing (shop, finishing, installation).
Oversee accounting and HR operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Develop job-level and departmental reporting for operational decision-making.
Strengthen internal controls around inventory, labour tracking, and project costing.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., ASPE or GAAP as applicable).
Lead the annual budgeting process, including detailed project and production forecasts.
Develop rolling forecasts with a focus on backlog, pipeline, and production capacity.
Monitor cash flow, particularly as it relates to project billing cycles and WIP.
Support pricing strategies by providing cost and margin analysis.
Oversee inventory valuation and controls for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Implement cycle counts and reconciliation processes.
Ensure proper costing of materials, waste, and scrap.
Work with operations to improve material yield and cost efficiency.
Evaluate and enhance ERP/accounting systems to better support job costing and WIP tracking.
Automate reporting and improve data accuracy and accessibility.
Implement KPIs and dashboards for project performance and shop productivity.
Lead and mentor the accounting team.
Collaborate with operations, sales, and project management to align financial and operational goals.
Act as a financial business partner to support decision-making across the organization.