Controller - Manufacturing

This role is hosted by Jobot. Easy Apply is available.

About us

We are a growing manufacturing company with an established operation and an entrepreneurial mindset. As the business continues to expand, we are looking for a Controller to take ownership of the accounting and finance function and help build the infrastructure needed for the next stage of growth.

Why join us?

• High-impact leadership role: Report directly to the President/GM and play a key role in shaping the financial direction of a growing manufacturing business.
• Build the function: This isn't a maintenance role. You'll have the opportunity to improve processes, strengthen controls, implement better reporting, and build the accounting infrastructure for the next stage of growth.
• Real business partnership: Work closely with operations and leadership to understand the business, improve profitability, manage costs, and support better decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Own the company's day-to-day accounting and finance operations
• Lead and develop the accounting team and establish clear processes and accountability
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Oversee the general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and reconciliations
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Develop meaningful reporting around margins, profitability, costs, and operational performance
• Partner directly with the President/GM on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning
• Build and maintain cash flow forecasts and proactively identify potential cash needs
• Oversee inventory accounting, costing, and inventory reconciliations
• Partner with operations and manufacturing leadership to analyze labor, material, overhead, and production costs
• Monitor manufacturing variances and identify opportunities to improve margins and profitability
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve existing accounting workflows
• Support annual audits, tax filings, banking relationships, and other external financial requirements
• Partner with outside CPAs, tax advisors, auditors, and other financial partners
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting requirements
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic and operational decisions
• Help build the financial infrastructure necessary to support continued growth

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior Controller or Accounting Manager experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting
• Experience leading a month-end close and producing accurate financial statements
• Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory, standard costing, COGS, and manufacturing variances
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Dynamics, SAP, or similar
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets
• Experience managing and developing an accounting team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with non-financial leaders
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment

Pay

$100,000 - $140,000 per year