Controller

We are looking for a Controller to provide financial leadership for manufacturing operations in Louisville, Kentucky. This role partners closely with operations leaders to improve profitability, strengthen cost visibility, and support sound business decisions across production activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis while helping drive accountability and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations leaders to guide decisions that improve margins, productivity, and overall financial performance.
• Direct operational finance activities across manufacturing locations, establishing consistent approaches to cost analysis, financial planning, and performance evaluation.
• Develop, monitor, and interpret key operating and financial metrics to support better decision-making and stronger business results.
• Lead reviews of labor, overhead, capacity, and spending trends, providing recommendations that help operations manage costs effectively.
• Maintain strong internal controls for plant finance processes, including inventory and supply chain-related activities, to promote accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee standard cost practices, including ongoing updates and governance, to ensure product costing reflects current operational conditions.
• Prepare and review monthly financial and operational reporting, translating results into practical insights and corrective action plans for leadership.
• Manage annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasting in partnership with finance leadership and operational stakeholders.
• Partner with engineering and project leadership to evaluate capital investments, including financial analysis and approval support for proposed expenditures.
• Support physical inventory processes and valuation reviews, including oversight of slow-moving and obsolete stock, while helping lead process improvements across operations.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or controlling roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in cost accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and overhead allocation methods.
• Experience producing KPI reporting, monthly close deliverables, and management-level financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead budgeting and forecasting processes in support of operational and financial goals.
• Knowledge of inventory controls, physical inventory procedures, and financial controls within plant or supply chain environments.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for cross-functional business partners.
• Proven success working closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to improve performance and support strategic initiatives.

Compensation

$140,000.00-$200,000.00 Yearly

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