Controller

About the role

A senior finance professional responsible for managing the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal financial controls to ensure accurate and compliant financial records.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the monthly close process (journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis).
• Oversee manufacturing accounting, including inventory, costing, work-in-progress (WIP), and cost variances.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting.
• Oversee accounting operations, including accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Partner with operations and leadership to provide financial insights and resolve issues.
• Support audit preparation and respond to external requests.
• Improve accounting processes and support ERP/system clean-up, if applicable.
• Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff, if applicable.

Requirements

• 8+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior Controller experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory, costing, and manufacturing financials.
• Month-end close ownership and financial reporting expertise.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• ERP system experience (manufacturing-focused ERP preferred).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• CPA or CMA certification.
• ERP implementation or optimization experience.
• Prior interim/contract consulting background.
• Audit or private-equity-backed manufacturing exposure.

Skills & Culture Fit

• Hands-on, "roll-up-your-sleeves" mindset.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strong communicator with non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly assess issues and execute solutions.
• Professional, steady presence during transition.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and professional experience may be considered.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the CFO.