Controller

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to lead our financial operations in a manufacturing environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership and analytical skills to drive financial efficiency and support informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze profit and loss statements, key performance metrics, and financial reports.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs and inventory accounting processes.
• Manage capital expenditures, capital project accounting, and fixed asset tracking.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Collaborate with corporate finance, shared services, and cross-functional teams on business initiatives and special projects.
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a key financial advisor to plant leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, inventory accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations through financial analysis and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with a fully integrated ERP system; Oracle experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office setting in Morristown, TN, and includes managing a team of two direct reports. The work environment promotes collaboration with cross-functional team members and shared services groups at both the business unit and corporate level.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $67.31 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position in Morristown, TN.