Controller - Manufacturing

Controller - Manufacturing

$180000 - $200000 per year | Denver, CO | On-site | Permanent

CPA + NetSuite experience required!

A bit about us:

We are an innovative medical device manufacturing company dedicated to developing and delivering high-quality products that make a meaningful difference in healthcare. Through a commitment to quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, we strive to provide reliable solutions that support the needs of healthcare professionals and the patients they serve.

As a growing organization, we value collaboration, accountability, and entrepreneurial thinking. Our team takes pride in the work we do, the quality of our products, and our ability to adapt and innovate in an evolving industry. We are building a strong foundation for continued growth and are looking for talented professionals who want to contribute to our success.

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing medical device manufacturing organization where you can make a meaningful impact and help shape the company's financial infrastructure. As Controller, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function, improve processes, leverage technology, and partner directly with leadership to support the company's growth.

We offer an environment where initiative, problem-solving, and fresh ideas are valued. Rather than simply maintaining existing processes, you will have the opportunity to drive improvements, enhance NetSuite capabilities, strengthen financial reporting, and help build scalable systems and controls.

For the right individual, this is an opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise with operational business partnership while playing an important role in the company's continued success.

Job Details

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Corporate Controller to lead the company's accounting and financial reporting functions for a growing medical device manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with strong technical accounting skills, extensive experience with NetSuite, and a solid understanding of manufacturing operations and cost accounting.

The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and developing scalable accounting processes to support the company's continued growth. This individual will play a key role in optimizing the company's NetSuite ERP system, improving financial visibility, and partnering with operations and executive leadership to drive business performance.

The successful candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment and building processes that support operational efficiency and financial discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.

Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting, and financial analysis.

Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting standards.

Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.

Coordinate annual financial statement audits, tax engagements, and other external reporting requirements.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

Oversee inventory accounting, including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.

Manage standard costing, bill of materials (BOMs), labor and overhead allocations, and manufacturing variances.

Analyze product costs, margins, inventory valuation, and manufacturing performance.

Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory accuracy, cost controls, and operational efficiency.

Oversee inventory reconciliations and cycle count processes.

Ensure appropriate accounting for manufacturing overhead, production costs, and inventory reserves.

NetSuite ERP & Process Improvement

Serve as the accounting subject matter expert and primary financial owner of the NetSuite ERP system.

Leverage NetSuite to improve financial reporting, accounting workflows, automation, and operational visibility.

Optimize system configurations, chart of accounts, reporting structures, and financial processes.

Develop and maintain dashboards, saved searches, reports, and financial analytics within NetSuite.

Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve system integrations, and strengthen data integrity.

Partner with IT and other departments to support system enhancements, upgrades, and implementations as needed.

Financial Planning & Business Partnership

Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Provide financial analysis and insights to executive leadership.

Develop and monitor key financial and operational metrics, including gross margins, inventory turns, manufacturing variances, and working capital.

Partner with operations, supply chain, and leadership to support informed business decisions.

Identify opportunities for improved profitability, cost management, and cash flow.

Qualifications & Experience

Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's degree or MBA preferred.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or Accounting Manager leadership capacity.

Strong hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP is highly preferred; demonstrated ability to optimize, manage, and leverage the system is essential.

Experience in medical device, life sciences, or another regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, BOMs, WIP, and variance analysis.

In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.

Experience with external audits, internal controls, and accounting process improvements.

Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities.

Experience scaling accounting processes in a growing or evolving organization.

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