Controller - Manufacturing

Austin Cutlery & Tool•Georgetown, TX

2h•$130,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Controller – Manufacturing Accounting & Financial Reporting Help build the future of finance at Austin Cutlery & Tool ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Austin Cutlery & Tool is entering an exciting new chapter as we expand from a successful multi-brand distribution business into manufacturing and we're looking for an experienced Controller to help lead the transformation. Working alongside the Director of Finance and executive leadership, you'll lead the accounting function while playing a central role in standing up manufacturing accounting within SAP S/4HANA, strengthening internal controls, sharpening our financial processes, and building a high-performing accounting team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful experience in a manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with cost accounting, standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing financial reporting
Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting
Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff
Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Nice To Haves

CPA
Experience participating in ERP implementations within a manufacturing environment
SAP S/4HANA experience
Multi-entity accounting experience
Distribution and omnichannel business experience
Experience supporting a manufacturing start-up or business transformation initiative

Responsibilities

Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across multiple entities
Deliver timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial reporting
Oversee the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and technical accounting
Coordinate external audits and support lender and executive reporting
Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team
Design and implement manufacturing accounting in SAP S/4HANA — standard costing, WIP, and variance analysis
Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, reserves, and cost analysis
Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain
Build meaningful cost and variance reporting leadership can act on
Serve as Finance's functional lead for SAP financial and manufacturing processes
Participate in ERP implementation, testing, and process design
Automate accounting work and improve reporting efficiency
Partner with business leaders to support operational decisions
Drive continuous improvement across operations and internal controls