Controller

Strong Hold•Louisville, KY

16d

About The Position

Who Are We? We build seriously strong industrial storage solutions that outlast the toughest environments—and relationships that stand the test of time! No kidding, that’s our thing. We’re a successful, American-made manufacturing company with decades of steady growth, proudly producing heavy-duty cabinets, workstations, and workspace solutions right here in the USA. Our diverse team, representing multiple nations and backgrounds, is passionate about quality craftsmanship, hard work, and supporting each other every day. Check out our website at www.strong-hold.com. We Are Not: Fancy – as manufacturers, we know practical, clean, no-nonsense facilities are essential for building top-quality products and keeping our best people. Transactional – we invest in long-term careers with our team members and lasting partnerships with our customers and suppliers. Satisfied – we celebrate wins, then immediately chase the next level of improvement and performance. What We’re Looking For: We’re searching for a high-energy, hands-on Controller who thrives in the fast-paced rhythm of manufacturing. This isn’t a desk job for the faint-hearted, you’ll dive deep into the numbers, partner closely with VP of Finance and Administration, drive real process improvements, and lead our finance and accounting team with a winning mindset. If you love mastering new systems, spot inefficiencies from a mile away, and can juggle priorities while keeping a diverse team motivated and growing, this role is built for you. You’ll own the financial heartbeat of our operations in a high-accountability, results-driven environment where speed, accuracy, and continuous improvement aren’t optional—they’re how we win.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3 years managing direct reports, with 4+ years in a manufacturing environment (similar controller experience ideal).
Deep technical expertise in manufacturing, inventory management, ERP systems (implementation/heavy usage a must), and financial reporting under GAAP.
Proven track record of rapidly learning new software, technologies, or processes; self-starter who digs for solutions independently.
Experience leveraging modern tools like AI/automation, advanced Excel, or data visualization (Power BI a plus) to streamline workflows and uncover insights faster.
Strong process improvement focus working across departments with examples of initiatives that reduced costs, sped up closes, enhanced accuracy, or strengthened controls.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented skills; thrives under pressure in fast-paced, interrupt-heavy manufacturing settings.
Leadership experience guiding diverse teams with varying capabilities; excellent communication to influence operations, engineering, and leadership.
High integrity, professionalism, and a genuine team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

Lead month-end close, financial reporting, and accurate preparation of balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and key metrics in a timely, deadline-driven cycle.
Provide actionable, data-backed insights to leadership and cross-functional teams on costs, inventory, and profitability to fuel better decisions in our fast-moving production world.
Maximize our ERP system (heavy usage and optimization required; experience with Dynamics GP or similar a big plus) while quickly learning any new tools or upgrades to boost reporting and analysis speed.
Champion process improvements across finance and operations—identify bottlenecks, implement automation (including AI-driven tools for forecasting, anomaly detection, reconciliations, or analytics), and lead lean accounting initiatives that cut waste and drive bottom-line impact.
Manage budgeting, rolling forecasts, KPIs, and variance analysis; deliver clear, no-fluff recommendations to support rapid growth and operational agility.
Maintain strong internal controls, GAAP compliance, tax accuracy, and audit readiness; coordinate external audits and build bulletproof processes.
Lead and develop our small finance team with diverse skill levels and backgrounds—provide coaching, training, feedback, and motivation to help everyone level up while hitting aggressive timelines.
Independently research solutions, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes with minimal handholding in our high-velocity setting.
Juggle multiple high-stakes priorities (month/quarter-end, inventory cycles, capital projects, special analyses) without dropping the ball on quality or deadlines.