Financial Controller

Starting base salary range: $80-$120K, depending on experience. Do not apply if your salary requirements are above this range.

The Controller is responsible for directing all financial and administrative operations of a mid-szied manufacturing company under U.S. GAAP, including accounting, reporting, internal controls, cost accounting, and compliance.

In addition, the Controller oversees human resources administration, including payroll, employee benefits, and insurance programs, ensuring that the company’s policies are competitive, compliant, and cost-effective.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a mid-sized manufacturing environment, requiring both strategic insight and operational execution across finance, HR, and administration.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations: general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Supervise preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the financial records and maintain internal controls.
• Oversee federal, state, and local tax filings, including sales/use, payroll, and property taxes.
• Supervise Treasury Management, including working capital, cash forecasting, receivables, and payables.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Analysis

• Develop and maintain standard cost models for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze production efficiency, yield, scrap, and variance reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with operations on pricing, quoting, and profitability analysis.
• Lead inventory management, reconciliation, and physical counts.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Support

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor liquidity.
• Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions to management.
• Support business planning, CAPEX evaluation, and ROI analysis for capital projects.
• Provide executive management with accurate and timely financial metrics.

Human Resources, Insurance & Benefits Administration

• Oversee HR functions including payroll, benefits administration, and employee records.
• Negotiate and manage employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans) to optimize cost and coverage.
• Serve as the primary contact for insurance brokers, benefit providers, and workers’ compensation carriers.
• Monitor compliance with federal and state employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, ACA, EEOC, etc.).
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and employee communication regarding benefits.
• Work with leadership to maintain competitive compensation and benefits structures aligned with company goals.
• Support employee relations, onboarding, and HR policy updates as needed.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise and mentor accounting, payroll, and HR staff
• Ensure accurate cross-department communication between finance, HR, and operations.
• Implement ERP and HRIS system improvements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing and HR exposure.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, and internal control systems.
• Experience negotiating and managing health and employee benefit plans.
• Familiarity with payroll systems, HRIS, and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, ADP, or Paylocity).
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of Syspro

Performance Metrics

• Accuracy and timeliness of GAAP financial reporting.
• Effectiveness of cost control and variance reduction.
• Budget performance and cash flow reliability.
• Employee satisfaction and cost efficiency of benefits programs.
• Compliance with accounting and HR regulations.
• Successful renewals of insurance programs.