Controller

LHH

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

LHH is seeking a highly analytical Unit Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations for a manufacturing-focused business unit. The role emphasizes integrity of financial reporting, driving performance through insights, and partnering with operations and executive leadership.

The position oversees standard costing, cost accounting, working capital management, audits, and staff development, with a focus on continuous improvement and actionable financial strategies to support growth.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
5+ years of experience leading accounting or finance teams.
Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Direct all accounting activities, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and period-end close processes.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate annual audits and support external reporting requests.
Develop, coach, and mentor accounting staff while promoting operational excellence and professional growth.
Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency.
Manage the standard costing environment, including cost roll updates, labor and overhead allocations, and bill of material reviews.
Analyze manufacturing variances related to materials, labor, production efficiency, scrap, overhead, and purchasing activity.
Provide financial insights into product profitability, margin performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to drive operational improvements and optimize manufacturing performance.
Support pricing, sourcing, and operational decisions through detailed cost analysis.
Oversee inventory valuation processes and ensure accurate inventory accounting.
Lead cycle count programs, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
Review excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions.
Monitor inventory turnover and working capital metrics to improve cash flow and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with operational leaders to enhance inventory controls and utilization.
Provide leadership for accounts payable operations, ensuring timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments.
Monitor payables activity, aging reports, and accruals to support accurate financial reporting.
Oversee accounts receivable, collections, credit management, and cash application functions.
Analyze collection performance, aging trends, and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) metrics.
Ensure adequate reserve methodologies and adherence to accounting policies related to receivables and credit risk.
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the business unit.
Develop financial models, forecasts, and long-term planning assumptions.
Evaluate capital investments through ROI, payback, and financial impact analysis.
Track capital spending against approved plans and ensure proper accounting treatment for fixed assets.
Provide financial guidance and recommendations to support growth initiatives and operational investments.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Financial controls

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP systems

Excel & modeling

Leadership

Data analysis

Manufacturing finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and hands-on Unit Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations for a manufacturing-focused business unit. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, driving operational performance through financial insights, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

The Unit Controller will lead accounting, cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, working capital management, and compliance initiatives while partnering closely with operations, supply chain, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance expertise, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Accounting Operations

Direct all accounting activities, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and period-end close processes.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate annual audits and support external reporting requests.
Develop, coach, and mentor accounting staff while promoting operational excellence and professional growth.
Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency.

Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting

Manage the standard costing environment, including cost roll updates, labor and overhead allocations, and bill of material reviews.
Analyze manufacturing variances related to materials, labor, production efficiency, scrap, overhead, and purchasing activity.
Provide financial insights into product profitability, margin performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to drive operational improvements and optimize manufacturing performance.
Support pricing, sourcing, and operational decisions through detailed cost analysis.

Inventory & Working Capital Management

Oversee inventory valuation processes and ensure accurate inventory accounting.
Lead cycle count programs, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
Review excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions.
Monitor inventory turnover and working capital metrics to improve cash flow and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with operational leaders to enhance inventory controls and utilization.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Oversight

Provide leadership for accounts payable operations, ensuring timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments.
Monitor payables activity, aging reports, and accruals to support accurate financial reporting.
Oversee accounts receivable, collections, credit management, and cash application functions.
Analyze collection performance, aging trends, and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) metrics.
Ensure adequate reserve methodologies and adherence to accounting policies related to receivables and credit risk.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Capital Planning

Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the business unit.
Develop financial models, forecasts, and long-term planning assumptions.
Evaluate capital investments through ROI, payback, and financial impact analysis.
Track capital spending against approved plans and ensure proper accounting treatment for fixed assets.
Provide financial guidance and recommendations to support growth initiatives and operational investments.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
5+ years of experience leading accounting or finance teams.
Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis.

Preferred

Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated success driving process improvements and enhancing financial visibility across operations.

Success Profile

The successful candidate will be a strategic business partner who combines strong accounting expertise with operational acumen. They will be comfortable working both at a high level and in the details, leveraging financial data to influence business decisions, improve profitability, and support sustainable growth.

This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by partnering with leadership to drive financial performance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000-120,000 annually, depending on experience, skill set, and overall qualifications.

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