CONTROLLER

Align Production Systems•Chesterfield, MO

1h•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for the integrity of Align Production Systems’ financial operations, reporting, and internal controls. The role owns the full accounting function and provides reporting and analysis to support leadership decision-making. Align Production Systems is a U.S.-based manufacturing company undergoing significant growth and operational transformation, including implementation of Acumatica as its core business platform. The Controller will help build scalable systems for the company’s next stage of growth. The role leads financial close and reporting, internal controls and compliance, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, and cash management. In the first 12 months, the Controller is expected to take full ownership of the monthly close, deliver accurate and timely financial statements, develop financial data architecture following the Acumatica implementation, build dashboards and reporting tools, strengthen scalable internal controls, and become a trusted finance partner to the CFO and cross-functional leaders.

Requirements

7–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, predominantly in manufacturing or project-based industries.
At least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role with direct reports.
Deep, applied knowledge of U.S. GAAP in a mid-market manufacturing context.
Demonstrated experience building and enforcing internal controls, with a strong commitment to data integrity and security.
Proven people-management ability to lead an accounting team and serve as a local office leader.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems, including implementation, configuration, or optimization of financial modules.
Genuine interest in and aptitude for AI, automation, and data architecture as applied to finance.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with Acumatica ERP.
Experience with business intelligence or dashboarding tools such as Power BI.
CMA, MBA, or other advanced credentials.
Background in manufacturing, engineering services, or project-based industries.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages for the CFO and leadership team.
Maintain and continuously improve the general ledger structure, chart of accounts, and cost allocation methodologies.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable local accounting standards.
Design, implement, and maintain internal controls across financial processes, including segregation of duties, approval workflows, and reconciliation procedures.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements in coordination with external advisors.
Support external audits and manage relationships with auditors and tax consultants.
Monitor and enforce company financial policies and procedures.
Lead the annual budgeting process with the CFO and department heads.
Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, scenario models, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Provide financial analysis on business initiatives, capital expenditures, and operational performance.
Track financial KPIs and deliver regular performance commentary to leadership.
Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations and capital commitments.
Prepare cash flow forecasts and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Manage banking relationships and treasury functions as delegated by the CFO.
Develop financial data architecture following the Acumatica implementation to support reporting across business units, projects, and product lines.
Build dashboards and reporting tools that give leadership visibility into financial and operational performance.