Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, operating results, and key performance metrics.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Monitor business performance and provide actionable insights to leadership through financial analysis and variance reporting.
• Maintain and enhance standard costing processes and methodologies.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, cycle count programs, and physical inventory processes.
• Ensure accurate costing of products, projects, and production activities.
• Support pricing, margin analysis, and profitability initiatives.
• Partner closely with operations leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Monitor production and operational performance metrics and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and support operational excellence efforts.
• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Progressive experience in accounting and finance roles, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or other complex business environments.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders to drive performance and support business decisions.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and Excel skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.