Are you a strategic finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're looking for a Controller to lead our accounting operations and drive financial excellence. In this key leadership role, you'll oversee month-end close, financial reporting, AP/AR, payroll accounting, cash management, audits, and internal controls while partnering with operations and leadership teams to support business growth. If you're passionate about building strong teams, improving processes, and turning financial data into actionable insights, we want to hear from you.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, develop, and hold the accounting team accountable for performance, accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and cross-functional service.
- Ensure the timely and accurate processing of all accounting transactions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
- Lead the month-end close process, including oversight of balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
- Manage weekly cash flow forecasting and cash management activities.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely preparation of financial reports.
- Perform Profit & Loss analysis, variance analysis, and other ad hoc financial analyses.
- Support cost accounting, inventory accounting, and FP&A activities through accurate cost analysis and operational insights.
- Assist with monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and cost management initiatives.
- Ensure effective internal controls are established and maintained in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Serve as the primary contact for internal, external, and SOX audits.
- Coordinate and oversee corporate reporting requests, including support for tax preparation, quarterly filings, annual filings, and other corporate financial reporting requirements.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Finance Leadership, and Site Leadership to provide accounting expertise, operational analysis, and financial information for planning and decision-making.
Competencies
- Leadership and team development
- Accountability and ownership
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Active listening and interpersonal effectiveness
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Sound judgment and decision-making
- Ability to present information clearly to employees, managers, leadership, and external stakeholders
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent organization, time management, attention to detail, and accuracy
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year university
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 5+ years of accounting leadership or managerial experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
- 5+ years of accounting experience within a public company environment
- 5+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Full medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance coverage
- Paid vacation and personal days
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Employee stock purchase program
- Annual profit-sharing bonus
- Tuition reimbursement to support your educational goals
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, manufacturing experience, proven leadership skills, and a passion for building processes, developing teams, and partnering with operations to drive business performance.
