Strategic Manufacturing Controller & Finance Leader

Mission Critical Group; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is seeking a strategic Controller to lead the organization’s financial operations with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and operational partnership. The role requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with the executive team and auditors, and the ability to scale processes for sustainable growth.

You will own the monthly closes, deliver reliable statements, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive cost accounting improvements while partnering with plant operations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred; seven years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Public accounting experience and prior audit experience preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing and percentage of completion revenue recognition preferred.
• Advanced experience with MS Office (Excel).
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Proven ability to produce accurate financial statements.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams (5–15+ employees).
• Strong cross-functional leadership with operations, supply chain, and executive teams.

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 high 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 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 daily operations and long-term growth initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team (AP, AR, GL, payroll, etc.).
• Oversee all accounting activities; establish expectations and accountability.
• Build a scalable team structure aligned with company growth.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

ERP: Dynamics SL

Job description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is seeking a strategic Controller to lead the organization’s financial operations with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and operational partnership. The role requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with the executive team and auditors, and the ability to scale processes for sustainable growth.

You will own the monthly closes, deliver reliable statements, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive cost accounting improvements while partnering with plant operations to