Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and provide strategic guidance for manufacturing facility in Mount Vernon, Missouri. This role partners closely with plant leadership to strengthen financial reporting, support operational decision-making, and drive accountability across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting expertise, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to translate financial results into practical business actions. If you or someone you know comes with Controller experience within a manufacturing environment, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for more details!

Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily work of the accounting team and oversee core financial activities to ensure accurate, timely completion of all departmental responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain compliance with corporate accounting standards, financial policies, and internal control expectations across the division.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring reporting is reliable, complete, and aligned with company requirements.
• Build financial plans and forecasts, track results against targets, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions to improve operating performance.
• Safeguard company assets by monitoring control processes, reviewing account balances, and validating the integrity of financial records.
• Deliver meaningful management reporting and analysis that helps leaders evaluate sales, margins, spending, inventory, and overall plant performance.
• Support product costing, inventory valuation, bill of materials accuracy, capital project review, and operational reporting within a manufacturing environment.
• Promote continuous improvement by developing team capabilities, refining processes, and identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Prepare required reports for corporate leadership and government agencies while collaborating with finance leadership on broader organizational objectives.
• Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at multiple levels of the organization and contribute to additional priorities as business needs evolve.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including broad exposure to financial reporting and analysis, is required.
• Demonstrated background in manufacturing accounting, including product costing, inventory analysis, and cost control, is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience overseeing accounting staff or related business functions is required.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, month-end close activities, variance analysis, and financial statement preparation is required.
• Experience with internal audit practices or control-focused financial review is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making at multiple organizational levels are required.
• CPA or CMA certification and experience with enterprise business systems are preferred.