Manufacturing Controller

Our client, a large local manufacturing company , is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead and strengthen the accounting and finance function . This role will oversee financial reporting, general ledger accounting, cost accounting, inventory controls, budgeting, internal controls, and accounting systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing Controller who wants to play a visible role in building stronger accounting processes, improving operational reporting, and supporting the continued growth of a manufacturing business.

The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory, costing, variance analysis, and operational reporting. This is a high-impact role for someone who can work closely with leadership and operations while also being comfortable in the details. The position will require approximately 30–50% travel to out-of-state manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily accounting and finance functions for a manufacturing business.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage the general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close process.
• Lead cost accounting activities, including inventory, work-in-process, finished goods, overhead, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Maintain and improve inventory control processes, including tracking, valuation, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Analyze production costs, margins, operating performance, and manufacturing variances.
• Partner with operations, production, supply chain, and senior leadership to provide financial insight and improve decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial planning activities.
• Strengthen internal controls over inventory, AP, AR, fixed assets, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Support audit activity, tax requests, compliance, and other corporate reporting needs.
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems, reporting tools, and financial processes.
• Assist with ERP/system improvements or implementation projects as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Travel approximately 30–50% to support out-of-state manufacturing facilities, including plant operations, accounting processes, inventory controls, and coordination with company leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience preferred.
• 5 years prior plant manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Strong cost accounting background, including inventory, COGS, overhead, WIP, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems; QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems preferred.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and month-end close.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, growing-company environment.
• Ability to travel approximately 30–50% to out-of-state manufacturing facilities.
• Small relocation allowance may be available for an ideal candidate.

Ideal Background

The ideal candidate will bring experience in:

• Manufacturing accounting
• Cost accounting and inventory controls
• Financial statement preparation
• Budgeting and forecasting
• ERP/accounting system improvements
• Operational reporting
• Team leadership
• Process improvement

Preference given to LOCAL candidates. Out-of-area candidates will only be considered if a direct match to job descriptions.