Controller

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Controller is the senior finance leader for the business, responsible for end-to-end financial management across two locations. This role leads all accounting, controllership, audit, FP&A, and operational finance activities, while serving as a strategic business partner to local business leadership.

The position ensures accurate and compliant financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards, drives strong operational finance rigor, and delivers actionable insights to support growth, margin expansion, cash flow improvement, and operational excellence. While deeply embedded with local leadership teams, the role aligns with enterprise finance standards, controls, and objectives through reporting into the broader finance organization.

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties maybe assigned:

• Serve as the primary finance partner to business leadership, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead all accounting, controllership, audit, FP&A, and operational finance activities for the business.
• Own the monthly close process, balance sheet integrity, and financial reporting in compliance with applicable accounting standards and corporate policies.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis, clearly communicating key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage cost accounting, gross margin analysis, inventory accounting, and cost of goods sold reporting.
• Develop and deliver meaningful KPI dashboards and management reporting for sales and operations.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to drive cost reduction, margin improvement, and cash flow optimization.
• Lead external audit activities and maintain strong internal controls.
• Drive effective ERP utilization and continuous improvement of finance processes and systems.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of accounting and finance professionals.

Requirements

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA, CMA, and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Strong experience in cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing finance.
• Demonstrated ownership of P&L and balance sheet responsibilities.
• Proven experience partnering with senior operational and commercial leaders.
• Public accounting experience preferred but not required.

 Competencies

• Strong business partnership and commercial mindset
• Change leadership and continuous improvement orientation
• Effective people leadership and team development capabilities
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfort working with data, experimentation, and engineering concepts; experience in industrial B2B environments is a plus

 What We Offer

• Competitive entry-level compensation and bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Structured learning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale operational initiatives and executive-level projects.
• Clear growth path into more senior project management or operations roles.

Salary : $110,000 - $140,000