Controller - Manufacturing

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Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a growing manufacturing company with an established operation and an entrepreneurial mindset. As the business continues to expand, we are looking for a Controller to take ownership of the accounting and finance function and help build the infrastructure needed for the next stage of growth.

Why join us?

High-impact leadership role: Report directly to the President/GM and play a key role in shaping the financial direction of a growing manufacturing business.
Build the function: This isn't a maintenance role. You'll have the opportunity to improve processes, strengthen controls, implement better reporting, and build the accounting infrastructure for the next stage of growth.
Real business partnership: Work closely with operations and leadership to understand the business, improve profitability, manage costs, and support better decision-making.

Job Details

The Controller will oversee all accounting operations while partnering closely with the President/GM on financial planning, reporting, cash flow, and business performance. This person will lead the accounting team, own the month-end close, strengthen internal controls, and develop processes that can scale with the company.

The ideal candidate is both a strong technical accountant and a commercially minded business partner-someone who can dive into the details while also helping leadership understand the financial story behind the numbers.

What You'll Do
Own the company's day-to-day accounting and finance operations
Lead and develop the accounting team and establish clear processes and accountability
Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Oversee the general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and reconciliations
Prepare and present monthly financial statements and management reporting
Develop meaningful reporting around margins, profitability, costs, and operational performance
Partner directly with the President/GM on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning
Build and maintain cash flow forecasts and proactively identify potential cash needs
Oversee inventory accounting, costing, and inventory reconciliations
Partner with operations and manufacturing leadership to analyze labor, material, overhead, and production costs
Monitor manufacturing variances and identify opportunities to improve margins and profitability
Establish and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes
Identify opportunities to automate and improve existing accounting workflows
Support annual audits, tax filings, banking relationships, and other external financial requirements
Partner with outside CPAs, tax advisors, auditors, and other financial partners
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting requirements
Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic and operational decisions
Help build the financial infrastructure necessary to support continued growth

What We're Looking For
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior Controller or Accounting Manager experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting
Experience leading a month-end close and producing accurate financial statements
Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory, standard costing, COGS, and manufacturing variances
Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Dynamics, SAP, or similar
Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets
Experience managing and developing an accounting team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with non-financial leaders
Comfortable working in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment

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