Strategic Manufacturing Controller

Mission Critical Group; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group (MCG) seeks a seasoned Controller to lead financial operations for multi-site manufacturing and critical power solutions. You will own close processes, deliver accurate P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, and ensure GAAP compliance while partnering with plant and operations leaders to improve profitability.

This leader will manage a growing accounting team, drive ERP optimization ( Spectrum ) and automation, oversee audits, and shape FP&A, budgeting, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred
• MBA a plus
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• 5+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
• Manufacturing experience required
• Private equity‑backed environment strongly preferred
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-site operations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition
• Deep experience in cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory controls
• Proven ability to produce accurate financial statements and maintain internal controls
• Strong FP&A capability (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis)
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams (5–15+ employees)
• Strong cross-functional leadership with operations, supply chain, and executive teams
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost drivers
• Ability to translate financial results into actionable business insights
• Experience with public accounting and financial reporting, with prior audit experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Deliver clear, reliable financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals with a high standard of accuracy and accountability
• Lead standard costing, variance analysis, and cost roll-ups across operations
• Monitor and analyze labor efficiency, material usage, scrap, and overhead absorption
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, controls, and cycle count processes
• Partner with plant and operations leaders to improve profitability, cost discipline, and performance visibility
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and audit standards
• Lead internal and external audit processes with a focus on zero material weaknesses
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and financial discipline
• Actively manage and optimize cash flow, AR/AP, inventory, and fixed assets
• Drive working capital improvements (DSO, DPO, inventory turns)
• Ensure liquidity supports both daily operations and long-term growth initiatives
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team (AP, AR, GL, payroll)
• Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability
• Build a scalable team structure aligned with company growth
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration
• Own and optimize ERP systems (Spectrum and future platforms)
• Drive automation, process standardization, and data integrity
• Improve visibility into financial and operational performance across plants, products, and customers
• Support system implementations and integrations to enable scale and efficiency

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Inventory controls

FP&A

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Multi-entity ops

Audit coordination

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

CPA

MBA

Tools

Spectrum ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) seeks a seasoned Controller to lead financial operations for multi-site manufacturing and critical power solutions. You will own close processes, deliver accurate P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, and ensure GAAP compliance while partnering with plant and operations leaders to improve profitability.

This leader will manage a growing accounting team, drive ERP optimization ( Spectrum ) and automation, oversee audits, and shape FP&A, budgeting, and cost control.