Accounting Controller

Talis Group•Louisville, KY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Controller – Lean Manufacturing Finance Leader. Build More Than Financial Reports. Build the Future. Our client is a growing, American-made manufacturing company known for producing seriously durable industrial workspace solutions that stand the test of time. With decades of steady growth, a strong culture, and a commitment to continuous improvement, they are looking for a hands-on Controller who can lead both people and process transformation. This is not a traditional “keep the books” Controller role. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in manufacturing environments, embraces Lean thinking, and wants to modernize accounting operations through automation, process improvement, and operational partnership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience within manufacturing.
Strong background in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Lean Accounting initiatives.
Expertise in inventory, cost accounting, ERP systems, and GAAP compliance.
Proven leadership ability with experience mentoring and developing teams.
Advanced Excel and strong systems/analytics mindset; Power BI or automation tools highly preferred.
Self-starter mentality with the ability to lead change in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the accounting & finance team while driving accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Own month-end close, financial reporting, GAAP compliance, internal controls, and overall financial accuracy.
Champion Lean Accounting initiatives and help transition the organization toward value stream costing and simplified financial reporting.
Identify waste, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks across accounting processes and implement automation, AI tools, and system improvements.
Partner closely with operations, manufacturing, and supply chain leadership to improve inventory accuracy, BOM integrity, production reporting, and financial visibility.
Optimize ERP processes and reporting within Dynamics GP or similar systems.
Deliver meaningful financial insights that support operational decision-making and company growth.