Controller

The Controller will lead all accounting and financial operations across multiple business sites within a manufacturing and assembly environment. This role is responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, oversight of cost accounting, and driving operational financial performance. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting to the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities

Own and lead all general ledger and financial reporting activities across multiple business sites on timely basis; Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and all regulatory/tax requirements; Lead and continuously improve month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; Drive cost accounting excellence including standard costing, variance analysis, and cost roll accuracy; Partner with operations and plant leadership to analyze manufacturing performance, margins, and cost drivers; Oversee inventory accounting including valuation, controls, physical inventories, and cycle count programs; Ensure BOMs, routings, and labor standards are accurate and aligned with operational reality; Lead capital expenditure evaluation including ROI and payback analysis; Own internal controls environment and ensure audit readiness from strong control design and execution; Provide leadership for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning; Drive financial insights and KPI reporting to support operational decision-making; Oversee fixed assets, including capital tracking and depreciation; Ensure strong working capital management including AR, inventory, and cash flow; Standardize and improve processes across business sites and drive ERP optimization; Provide analysis and review of projects in conjunction with sales and operations personnel; Completion of annual insurance or industry surveys; Develop procedures that ensure accurate and complete information is transmitted to vendors; Ensure procedures for receipt of purchased items are followed; Maintains and supervises accounting team through recruiting, selecting, training, coaching, counseling, disciplining, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, seminars, and training; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience; Minimum 3 years in manufacturing with strong cost accounting focus; Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams; Deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing finance; Strong ERP experience; Advanced Excel and Financial Analysis; Effective communication, leadership, and business partnering abilities; Ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership; Travel required 10-20%

Nice to have

CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred; Made2Manage experience preferred