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Controller - Manufacturing
Location: Sarasota, FL (On-site)
Industry: Manufacturing | Health & Wellness | Consumer Goods
A high-impact manufacturer in the natural wellness and consumer health sector is seeking a seasoned financial leader to join their executive team as a Controller – Manufacturing Finance Operations. This on-site role is pivotal in shaping strategic financial initiatives across a growing product portfolio while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence within a manufacturing environment.
This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organization known for delivering premium, science-backed health solutions to consumers nationwide. With a deep commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, this company is expanding its leadership team to support scaling operations and increasing market demand.
What’s in It for You:
- Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
- High-visibility role reporting directly into senior leadership.
- Opportunity to drive financial strategy for a mission-focused, values-driven organization.
- Work on-site in Sarasota, a vibrant Gulf Coast city with exceptional quality of life.
- Join a collaborative, growth-oriented team passionate about improving lives through innovation in health and wellness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, cost accounting, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, payroll, and cash management.
- Execute accurate and timely month-end and year-end closings, ensuring GAAP-compliant financial statements.
- Direct financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting processes.
- Manage internal controls, compliance programs, and audit preparation, including liaison responsibilities during external audits.
- Implement and refine cost accounting systems tailored to manufacturing operations, including standard cost updates and variance analysis.
- Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, promoting a culture of accountability, development, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain and enhance the organization’s financial reporting and business intelligence tools.
- Coordinate with senior leadership to manage cash flow projections, insurance and risk assessments, and business process improvements.
- Support payroll processing, commission calculations, bonus tracking, and tax reporting (including 1099s and sales/use tax filings).
- Drive process automation and ERP optimization to streamline financial operations.
- Assist with inventory control and demand planning initiatives as needed.
Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s or CPA/CMA designation strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in a manufacturing setting; 10 years highly desired.
- Deep expertise in cost accounting, financial reporting, and full-cycle month-end closings.
- Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including cGMP and SQF, is advantageous.
- Proficiency with financial software tools (e.g., Sage, Tableau, ERP systems) and Microsoft Office suite.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate financial insights across departments.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in finance & accounting recruiting. We have a strong reputation for finding top talent in private equity, asset management, financial services, FinTech, and accounting leadership. Learn more at bit.ly/3IKiOzm