Controller

A well-established and growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all accounting and finance operations. This role serves as a key member of the leadership team, partnering with ownership and operational leaders to drive financial performance, strengthen internal controls, and support long-term business objectives. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing finance leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, enjoys partnering with operations, and can balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance functions, including general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and reporting within a manufacturing environment.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage compliance with tax, regulatory, audit, insurance, and reporting requirements.
• Develop financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial models to support business decisions and capital investments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team while building scalable processes and controls.
• Partner closely with operational leadership, sales, and human resources to support organizational goals.
• Manage banking relationships, treasury functions, and risk management initiatives.

What Will Make Someone Successful The ideal candidate is a confident and resilient leader who can effectively communicate across all levels of the organization. This person must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, possess strong business acumen, and have the ability to balance diplomacy with accountability.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership presence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Ability to influence and challenge ideas when appropriate
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Key member of the executive leadership team
• Significant visibility and influence across the organization
• Opportunity to help shape the future financial strategy of a growing manufacturing business
• Broad responsibility spanning accounting, finance, operations partnership, and business planning
• Stable organization with a long-standing presence in its industry

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus benefits. Additional compensation considerations may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of Controller or senior-level accounting leadership experience within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Cost accounting
• Inventory management
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Internal controls
• Regulatory and tax compliance
• Audit management
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• ERP system experience required.
• Experience in multi-entity environments is preferred.