Controller

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Controller is responsible for managing the organization’s accounting and financial reporting activities. This role prepares accurate and timely financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax obligations, and other financial activities, while supporting informed business decision-making.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform and manage daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries

• Process and review payroll and 401(k) activity, ensuring accurate payroll reporting and timely funding

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and complete period-end close activities

• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and supporting documentation, and apply internal controls appropriate for a small-company environment

• Review daily transactions for accuracy and completeness and resolve discrepancies as needed

• Prepare sales reports, financial analyses, and basic performance metrics for management review

• Aid in preparing the annual budget and forecasts; track budget-to-actual results and explain variances

• Work directly with external accountants, tax preparers, and auditors by providing schedules, documentation, and audit support

• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal reporting and filing requirements

• Serve as the primary accounting contact for banks, payroll providers, insurance carriers, and other third-party vendors

• Train and support accounting staff, if applicable, and provide coverage during absences

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proficiency in general and cost accounting, with the ability to develop budgets, prepare forecasts, determine profitability, and analyze variances

• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Sound judgment; motivated, ethical, dependable, and cost-conscious

• Ability to support and align with the organization’s goals and values

• Demonstrated ability to support teammates and exhibit leadership skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Experience managing third-party relationships related to banking, employee benefits, self-funded health programs, commercial insurance, and legal contracts

Education And/Or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience in manufacturing, distribution, or similar industries, with an emphasis on measuring manufacturing performance

• Experience with start-up or re-launching a facility is preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This role will consist of sitting, standing, walking and bending throughout the normal workday.