Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and provide financial guidance that supports business performance. This role will oversee the close process, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help shape planning decisions through budgets, forecasts, and long-range analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and a background in manufacturing finance.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Oversee the accounting team, setting clear expectations, supporting career development, and driving strong performance across the department.
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial reports while maintaining compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Establish, enhance, and monitor accounting policies and internal controls to improve reliability and reduce financial risk.
• Drive process improvements across receivables, inventory, payables, fixed assets, and payroll to increase efficiency and strengthen control procedures.
• Build annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and longer-range financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze business results, highlight key performance trends, and explain differences between actual performance and budgeted targets.
• Maintain reconciliations and supporting documentation for general ledger balances and reported financial statement amounts.
• Manage standard costing activities, including variance review and reporting, within a manufacturing environment.
• Support special financial reporting needs and contribute to finance-related system implementation or migration initiatives when applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA required.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including senior-level responsibility within a manufacturing setting.

• Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle accounting, month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.

• Proven leadership ability with experience developing teams and working effectively across multiple levels of an organization.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and collaboratively.

• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines effectively.

• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Compensation

$190,000.00-$210,000.00 Yearly

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