Manufacturing Controller

Job Title: Manufacturing Controller

Reports to: CEO

Location: Twin Falls, ID

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Range: DOE

The Manufacturing Controller plays a key role in financial management, operational oversight, and strategic support for the CEO. This individual will coordinate closely with an offsite accounting support team that handles day-to-day accounting functions, while focusing on higher-level reporting, forecasting, performance insights, and process improvement within the manufacturing entity. This role is ideal for someone who excels in fast-paced environments, enjoys improving systems and processes, and thrives in a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial setting.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Oversee and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain inventory valuation and accuracy across the manufacturing operation.
• Conduct variance analysis, including labor, material, and overhead performance.
• Coordinate with the offsite accounting team to ensure AP/AR accuracy and timely processing.
• Support cash flow planning, including short-term cash forecasting.
• Track capital expenditures and develop reporting processes for Capex oversight.
• Build and manage KPI dashboards to provide the CEO with clear operational and financial insights.
• Provide HR/payroll coordination support as needed to ensure accurate labor reporting and compliance.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to strengthen financial processes across the entity.
• Support and lead improvements in ERP usage, workflows, and financial reporting within the system.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations leadership to drive efficiency and financial accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase transparency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in accounting or finance (manufacturing experience strongly preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Strong inventory and variance analysis experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership presence
• Preferred:
• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience in a growing, multi-entity, or entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits:

• 401(k) & company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check and physical.

Higley Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.