Controller

Manufacturing Controller

$250K Total Compensation | Profit Sharing | RSUs

Position Overview

FULL RELOCATION AVAILABLE:

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Controller to lead the financial operations of a complex, high-performing manufacturing organization. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity responsible for driving financial performance, strengthening operational controls, and partnering closely with executive and operational leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing finance and accounting, demonstrated leadership experience, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business decisions. A CPA or CMA designation is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial and accounting activities for a manufacturing operation, including monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Partner closely with Operations, Plant Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to drive financial and operational performance.
• Provide financial oversight of manufacturing costs, labor, materials, overhead, inventory, and capital expenditures.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and develop recommendations to improve profitability, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
• Lead the annual budgeting and long-range financial planning processes.
• Develop and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.
• Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, cost accounting, and cycle count/physical inventory processes.
• Evaluate manufacturing performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Provide financial analysis and business insight to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage and mentor accounting and finance professionals while developing a high-performing team.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with internal and external auditors and oversee audit processes.
• Support capital investment decisions, ROI analysis, and major operational initiatives.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and proactively communicate findings to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting, reporting, and financial processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA or CMA designation required.
• 6 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Significant experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with cost accounting, inventory, standard costing, manufacturing variances, and operational finance.
• Previous experience leading or managing accounting/finance teams.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic analysis.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and executive-level presentation skills.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with plant and operational leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Controller, Plant Controller, Division Controller, or Operations Controller within a manufacturing organization.
• Experience in a global or multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Experience within a private equity-backed or publicly traded manufacturing company.
• Experience with ERP implementations, process improvements, and financial transformation initiatives.
• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience managing large-scale capital expenditures and operational improvement initiatives.