Controller

A rapidly growing manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting and finance function for a high-volume production facility. This position serves as a key business partner to operational leadership, providing financial oversight, cost analysis, and strategic insights that drive profitability and operational performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting leader who enjoys working closely with operations and has a strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, inventory management, and job costing. The company is looking to move quickly due to the urgency of this hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, variance analyses, forecasts, and management reporting packages.
• Partner closely with operations leadership to analyze labor, overhead, production costs, inventory, and profitability.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and identify opportunities for cost reductions and operational efficiencies.
• Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, inventory valuation, and cost accounting processes.
• Provide financial guidance around product profitability, yield analysis, labor utilization, and operational metrics.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning efforts.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and reporting efficiencies.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Strong business partnership mindset with the ability to work effectively with plant and operations leadership.
• Ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insights.
• Comfortable rolling up sleeves and remaining involved in day-to-day accounting activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing manufacturing operation.
• High visibility with executive leadership and significant impact on operational and financial performance.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Plant Controller, or similar role.
• Strong manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Solid understanding of job costing, standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost accounting principles.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP experience; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.

Compensation

$125,000.00-$150,000.00 Yearly

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