Strategic Manufacturing Controller & Financial Partner

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a hands-on Controller to own the finance function in a growing manufacturing company. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and a chance to influence operational and financial performance across the organization.

Responsibilities include leading accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and audits while mentoring the accounting team. The position emphasizes strategic partnership with operations and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred; experience in manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership.
• Strong GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely close processes.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to provide financial analysis, business insights, and decision support.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and performance reporting.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting and finance team members.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a hands-on Controller to own the finance function in a growing manufacturing company. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and a chance to influence operational and financial performance across the organization.

Responsibilities include leading accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and audits while mentoring the accounting team. The position emphasizes strategic partnership with operations and strong internal controls.