Controller – Manufacturing Company A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its finance and accounting operations. This is a key leadership role requiring a strong foundation in manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with a hands-on, business-oriented approach. This individual will partner closely with operational leadership to improve financial performance, strengthen internal controls, and provide meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the finance and accounting team, including financial reporting, general ledger, and cost accounting.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
- Manage standard costing, inventory valuation, cost analysis, and manufacturing variances.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Partner with operations to analyze manufacturing performance, profitability, expenses, and operational KPIs.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
- Manage capital expenditure budgeting, fixed asset accounting, and related financial analysis.
- Lead the annual physical inventory process and maintain effective inventory controls.
- Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for senior management.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including IFRS.
- Support internal and external audits and coordinate required financial and regulatory reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and financial controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required; aerospace manufacturing experience highly valued.
- Strong background in cost accounting, standard costing, inventory management, and manufacturing variance analysis.
- Experience leading accounting teams and overseeing the financial close.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
- Ability to partner effectively with operations and senior leadership.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance detailed accounting responsibilities and broader business objectives.
Why This Opportunity
- Key finance leadership role within an established manufacturing business.
- Significant interaction with operational and executive leadership.
- Opportunity to influence financial performance, cost management, and operational decision-making.
- Broad responsibility across accounting, financial planning, manufacturing finance, and internal controls.