Director, Accounting & Plant Controller - Manu. - VT

DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTING & PLANT CONTROLLER | PE-BACKED MANUFACTURING

VERMONT, NORTHEAST REGION AREA

$130K–$150K base 15–20% bonus

Potential limited relocation/sign-on assistance

A leading private-equity-backed metal manufacturing and services company is seeking a Director, Accounting & Plant Controller to lead accounting operations for a key industrial division.

This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced manufacturing accounting professional who wants to take ownership of a multi-site operation and play a critical role in a growing, diversified platform serving aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor OEM customers.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will own division-level accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and government registration compliance across a three-site manufacturing footprint spanning Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead general ledger, month-end/year-end close, and financial reporting across multiple sites/entities
• Oversee division-wide AP and AR operations
• Own treasury, cash positioning, banking relationships, and liquidity forecasting
• Manage federal and state government registrations, including ITAR and DoT compliance
• Lead and support annual tax and 401(k) audits
• Standardize accounting processes and controls across multiple locations
• Partner with external auditors, banking partners, and compliance counsel
• Collaborate with Finance/Costing leadership to improve ERP systems and processes
• Travel regularly between Vermont, New Hampshire, and northern Massachusetts
  
  

Ideal Background

• 8–10 years of accounting experience, with significant manufacturing industry experience
• Strong experience with manufacturing accounting and financial reporting
• Multi-site, multi-entity, and consolidation experience
• Treasury or cash management experience required
• Experience in a private-equity-backed portfolio company is a strong plus
• ERP experience within a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments such as ITAR, DoT, aerospace, defense, or similar is a plus
• CPA preferred
• Strong cross-functional communication and business partnering skills
• Comfortable operating in a lean, decentralized finance organization
  
  

This is more than a plant accounting role. The position offers direct exposure to the CFO, ownership of a multi-site accounting organization, significant treasury responsibility, and the opportunity to help standardize and scale finance processes within a PE-backed manufacturing platform.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys operating in a dynamic manufacturing environment and wants meaningful visibility and career growth.

If interested and seeking more information, please send a Word Doc version resume to Joe McConnell - JMcConnell@kbwfinancial.com

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