Strategic Manufacturing Controller & Financial Partner

KBW Financial; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Stable organization

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruitment is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization in Western Massachusetts to find an experienced Controller who will lead accounting operations and partner with operational leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong manufacturing cost accounting knowledge, and a hands-on leadership style to drive process improvements and financial strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• At least 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory, P&L analysis, and GAAP knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience required.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and month-end/year-end close.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, variances, and profitability.
• Partner with operations to identify cost savings and efficiencies.
• Maintain internal controls, GAAP compliance, and asset protection.
• Monitor KPIs and provide actionable financial insights.
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.
• Provide leadership and development to accounting staff.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruitment is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization in Western Massachusetts to find an experienced Controller who will lead accounting operations and partner with operational leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong manufacturing cost accounting knowledge, and a hands-on leadership style to drive process improvements and financial strategy.