Strategic Controller & Finance Leader

American Moulding & Mill Work; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Nine Paid Holidays

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Accident and Critical Care Insurance

Term Life Insurance

Job summary

American Millwork is an established leading producer of quality hardwood mouldings and boards with a family-like culture. We seek an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting, combining strong technical accounting with business judgment and a hands-on leadership style.

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure timely reporting, strengthen internal controls, and provide financial insight for leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years accounting experience, including Controller or senior role.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and financial statements.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; meets deadlines.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Ability to work with both finance and non-finance leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Manage the monthly and annual close process.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
• Oversee cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning in partnership with leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other financial partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting.
• Develop and monitor meaningful financial KPIs.
• Responsible for the risk management aspects including collections, and insurance both property and employee benefits

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Business judgment

Problem solving

Organizational skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

American Millwork is an established leading producer of quality hardwood mouldings and boards with a family-like culture. We seek an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting, combining strong technical accounting with business judgment and a hands-on leadership style.

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure timely reporting, strengthen internal controls, and provide financial insight for leadership decisions.