Strategic Manufacturing Controller (PE-Backed)

Thompson Fabrication; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Thompson Fabrication, an expanding steel fabrication and manufacturing business in Pennsylvania, seeks an experienced Controller to lead finance across the organization and report to the CEO. This role encompasses financial reporting, accounting operations, and operational finance with a focus on internal controls and strategic oversight.

You will partner with operations and sales to provide cost analysis, margin insight, and compliance with ASC 606, while managing ERP systems, multi-entity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA and/or CPA/CGMA preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in PE-backed environments is a plus.
• ERP implementation and administration experience (Acumatica or similar) preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, controls, and risk management.
• Ability to lead multi-entity accounting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Experience with Avalara or similar sales tax platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Control and development of complete accounting and cost analysis across product lines.
• Develop internal control guidelines and procedures for budgeting, cash, and credits.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end close.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state tax obligations and regulatory standards.
• Prepare financial reports and board presentations for PE sponsors and leadership.
• Manage bank covenants, reporting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Oversee A/P, A/R, payroll backup and ADP platform administration.
• Provide financial insight to operations and sales for margins and revenue recognition.
• Oversee inventory valuation and alignment with physical counts.
• Lead IT finance needs and vendor management for systems.
• Participate in acquisition due diligence and integration.
• Manage Finance Department and team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA

CPA/CGMA

Tools

Acumatica

QuickBooks Enterprise

Excel

Job description

Thompson Fabrication, an expanding steel fabrication and manufacturing business in Pennsylvania, seeks an experienced Controller to lead finance across the organization and report to the CEO. This role encompasses financial reporting, accounting operations, and operational finance with a focus on internal controls and strategic oversight.

You will partner with operations and sales to provide cost analysis, margin insight, and compliance with ASC 606, while managing ERP systems, multi-entity