Strategic Manufacturing Segment Controller

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Village of Mineola (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a seasoned Business Segment Controller to lead site finance and act as a strategic partner to the business unit manager. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting with a strong emphasis on manufacturing cost control and working capital optimization.

The role demands manufacturing experience, leadership, and proficiency in US GAAP, SOX, and financial modeling. Travel to site visits and audits is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing accounting/finance experience.
• 3-5 years of leadership/management experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, ASC 606.
• Product cost accounting, inventory management, working capital optimization.
• Proficiency with Oracle, HFM, Power BI; Excel/PowerPoint essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting and close processes.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts; analyze revenue, profitability, expenses, and working capital.
• Monitor KPIs, drive productivity, reduce costs, and support product development.
• Oversee product costing, inventory valuation, physical counts, and obsolete reserves.
• Drive working capital improvements across AR, inventory, AP and other accounts.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and perform NPV analyses.
• Ensure US GAAP, SOX compliance and internal controls; support audits.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Strategic partnerships

Leadership

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

HFM

Power BI

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a seasoned Business Segment Controller to lead site finance and act as a strategic partner to the business unit manager. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting with a strong emphasis on manufacturing cost control and working capital optimization.

The role demands manufacturing experience, leadership, and proficiency in US GAAP, SOX, and financial modeling. Travel to site visits and audits is expected as part of the role.