Controller

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls for manufacturing operations. This role serves as a strategic business partner to plant leadership, ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, operational efficiency, and financial performance. The Manufacturing Controller provides critical financial insights that support decision-making, profitability improvement, and compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Coordinate external audits and support compliance initiatives.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Manage standard costing systems and maintain accurate product costing.
• Analyze manufacturing variances including labor, material, overhead, and production efficiencies.
• Monitor inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
• Evaluate cost-saving opportunities and operational improvements.
• Support pricing strategies through detailed cost analysis.

Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A

• Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
• Partner with operations leaders to establish financial targets and KPIs.
• Analyze plant performance against budget and forecast.
• Provide financial modeling and profitability analysis for strategic initiatives.
• Present financial results and recommendations to executive leadership.

Operational Partnership

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to plant management.
• Collaborate with production, supply chain, procurement, and engineering teams.
• Monitor key manufacturing metrics including:
• Production costs
• Labor efficiency
• Inventory turnover
• Scrap and yield rates
• Manufacturing variances
• Gross margin performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage accounting and finance staff within the manufacturing facility.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching and performance management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Lead implementation of financial systems and process enhancements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

Experience

• 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in:
• Cost Accounting
• Inventory Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)