Strategic Manufacturing Controller | GAAP & SOX Leader

The Judge Group; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term stock incentive

Health insurance

Dental care

Vision care

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Controller in Elkhart, IN to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for a publicly traded manufacturing company. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will ensure accurate financial statements, oversee cost and inventory accounting, and manage internal controls.

The role requires strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, audits experience, and cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Operations, and Tax.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Significant accounting leadership experience within manufacturing, preferably publicly traded.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience with audits and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; Infor XA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close and deliver accurate, on-time financial statements and management reporting per U.S. GAAP.
• Guide core accounting areas: GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, payroll, intercompany activity and reconciliations.
• Own internal controls and SOX compliance, including documentation, testing and issue follow-up.
• Oversee product costing, standard costs, inventory values, cycle counts and margin analysis.
• Serve as primary accounting contact for internal and external audits; coordinate actions.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash controls, working capital reporting and treasury support.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, IT and corporate finance on budgets and forecasts.
• Provide timely financial insight and recommendations to CFO and senior leaders.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Auditing coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Infor XA

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Financial reporting software

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Controller in Elkhart, IN to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for a publicly traded manufacturing company. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will ensure accurate financial statements, oversee cost and inventory accounting, and manage internal controls.

The role requires strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, audits experience, and cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Operations, and Tax.