Controller

Controller – Manufacturing Company ($100M Revenue)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of a growing $100M manufacturing company. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, cost accounting, inventory management, and production cost analysis. This role requires a strong manufacturing background with deep expertise in standard costing, inventory controls, production variances, and operational finance.

The ideal candidate is a strategic business partner who can provide financial insight to support operational efficiency, profitability improvement, and scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and treasury functions.
• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and financial risk management.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Lead all cost accounting activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Maintain and improve standard costing systems and methodologies.
• Analyze production costs, labor variances, material usage, scrap, overhead absorption, and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Partner closely with operations and plant leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve gross margins.
• Monitor inventory valuation, inventory reserves, and cycle count accuracy.
• Ensure accurate inventory accounting including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Review BOMs (Bills of Materials), routing structures, and manufacturing variances for accuracy and operational insight.
• Drive financial analysis related to inventory turns, production throughput, and operational KPIs.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes across departments.
• Develop financial models and operational reporting tools to support decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
• Create dashboards and KPIs focused on manufacturing performance, inventory management, and profitability.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Establish a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Improve accounting systems, reporting processes, and workflow efficiencies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 8 years of progressive accounting/finance experience with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Strong manufacturing industry experience in a company of approximately $100M in revenue.
• Deep expertise in:
• Cost accounting
• Standard costing
• Production cost analysis
• Inventory accounting and controls
• Manufacturing variance analysis
• ERP systems within manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.

Preferred

• Experience with multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and operational teams.

Key Competencies

• Manufacturing finance expertise
• Cost accounting leadership
• Inventory management and controls
• Operational partnership
• Strategic financial planning
• Process improvement mindset
• Team development and leadership