Controller

Controller

On-site in Sarasota, FL

$140-160k salary depending on experience

Seeking a seasoned Finance/Industrial Controller to lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting across our manufacturing operations. In this newly created role, you will serve as a strategic partner to both finance and operations teams, driving cost efficiency, performance insights, and data-backed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and report monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results for production, inventory, and operations
• Manage product costing, variance analysis, and root cause investigations
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for manufacturing functions
• Monitor KPIs (efficiency, yield, waste, resource utilization) and deliver actionable insights
• Collaborate with plant, supply chain, and operations teams to optimize costs and support investment projects
• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
• Drive automation and digital transformation in financial reporting
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic initiatives (e.g., capex, make-or-buy studies)
• Assist with financial consolidation and reporting packages
• Participating in inventory counts and asset reviews

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree (min) - Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business strongly preferred
• 5 years (finance, cost accounting, or controller)
• Industrial cost control experience
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Strong cost accounting and ERP system expertise
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, QlikView, SQL, Access)
• Financial modeling, budgeting, variance analysis, and process improvement
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Self-starter with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Work closely with USA and International teams
• Interact with internal departments (Finance, Operations, HR, Sales, etc.) and external partners (vendors, auditors)
• Limited travel required