Controller - Manufacturing Company
About The Position
One of our valued manufacturing clients is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the full financial operation across multiple legally separate divisions . This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a finance executive who thrives in small to midsize manufacturing environments , enjoys partnering closely with operations, and can balance strategic financial leadership with day-to-day execution . This role will oversee accounting, cost accounting, inventory controls, budgeting, forecasting, ERP optimization, compliance, and executive-level financial strategy , while also serving as a key partner in domestic and international expansion initiatives .
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA required
- 8–12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
- Prior Controller or senior finance leadership experience in small to midsize manufacturing
- Deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory, standard costing, and plant finance
- Experience supporting capital investments, facility growth, and operational scaling
- Strong ERP systems knowledge within manufacturing environments
- Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and reporting expertise
- Ability to operate strategically while remaining highly hands-on
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, executive leadership, and international stakeholders
- Ability and willingness to travel, including international travel
Responsibilities
- Lead all accounting and finance activities across multiple manufacturing entities
- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
- Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, treasury, audits, tax, and banking relationships
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, EBITDA performance, margin improvement, and working capital optimization
- Partner with plant leadership on cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, BOM accuracy, and production variances
- Provide financial modeling support for capital projects, facility expansions, ROI, NPV, and break-even analysis
- Serve as Plan Administrator for the company’s 401(k) plan, ensuring ERISA, IRS, and DOL compliance
- Oversee ERP performance, system upgrades, digital transformation, cybersecurity controls, and IT-related capital planning
- Partner with executive leadership and global HQ on reporting alignment, liquidity, and international growth initiatives
- Travel domestically and internationally, including support for Costa Rica operations
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k)
- Paid time off + holidays
- Executive bonus potential
- Career growth with expansion-focused organization
- High visibility leadership role with strategic impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
