Controller

Position Overview:

Goldens' Foundry & Machine Company is seeking a highly skilled and detail-driven Controller to lead financial operations across our industrial and consumer divisions. This role is critical to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the company’s continued operational excellence. The Controller will oversee accounting staff and play a key role in strategic planning, cost management, and process improvements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct all day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting.
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes; ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts; proactively manage liquidity to support operational and capital needs
• Oversee job costing and inventory valuation in both foundry and machining environments.
• Analyze financial results, prepare budget-to-actual variance reports, and support strategic decision-making with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with plant management and operations teams to ensure cost controls and margin accountability.
• Monitor and manage banking activities and reconciliations.
• Lead the development and oversight of internal controls and accounting policies.
• Supervise and support accounting team members; provide training, guidance, and performance management.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax reporting and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Coordinate and manage year-end audit processes and work with external auditors.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improved efficiency and financial controls.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA strongly preferred).
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or controller-level role.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerBi.
• Familiarity with ERP systems used in industrial settings; ability to lead system improvement initiatives.