Controller

Position Overview

The Controller owns the integrity of financial reporting, cash flow visibility, accounts receivable and payable, inventory and cost accounting, forecasting, P&L accuracy, and margin analysis. This role exists to ensure the business always knows exactly where it stands financially and where improvement is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Close

• Own the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and monthly close.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting practices and strong internal controls.

• Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Monitor cash flow and working capital with a focus on AR collections, AP discipline, and liquidity visibility.
• Partner with leadership to ensure predictable cash management.

• Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Oversee inventory valuation, standard vs. actual costing, and variance analysis.
• Ensure BOMs, routings, and inventory processes accurately reflect plant operations.

• Margin & Profitability Analysis

• Perform margin analysis and identify opportunities for profitability improvement.
• Provide clear insights into cost drivers and operational performance.

• Forecasting & Planning

• Support rolling forecasts and financial planning tied directly to production and demand.
• Provide timely variance analysis against budget and forecast.

• Systems & Financial Discipline

• Enforce financial discipline within the existing ERP system.
• Identify financial risks early and escalate issues with data-backed recommendations.

• Team Leadership

• Supervise and develop a small accounting and administrative team as needed.
• Hold the line on financial standards and challenge assumptions when the numbers do not support the direction.

Who This Role Is For

An experienced manufacturing accounting leader with strong plant-level cost accounting expertise. Hands-on, detail-driven, and comfortable working directly within operations. Confident challenging decisions and assumptions when financial data does not support them. On-site presence required; limited flexibility once established.