Controller

Diversified Manufacturing Acquisitions•Lockport, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting, costing, and financial reporting activities for the manufacturing operation. This role ensures accurate financial records, strong internal controls, compliant reporting, and actionable financial insights that support operational efficiency, cost management, and strategic decision‑making. The Controller partners closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership to drive profitability and continuous improvement. This position will have the potential to grow into the CFO role. This is an in person, on site role in the corporate office in Lockport, NY.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in accounting, required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, required.
Superior data entry and data management skills
Ability to work well with external vendors and customers and internal departments
Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for accurate financial reporting.
Effective communication skills for coordinating between project teams and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing setting, preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee general ledger, month‑end close, and financial statement preparation
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
Manage external audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting
Lead standard cost development and maintenance (BOMs, routings, labor, overhead)
Analyze variances (material, labor, overhead, PPV, usage, absorption)
Oversee inventory accounting, including WIP, raw materials, and finished goods
Ensure accurate inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventories
Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts
Partner with operations to align production plans with financial targets
Track performance against budget and explain variances with actionable insights
Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls
Ensure segregation of duties and adherence to company policies
Act as a financial business partner to plant and operations leadership
Provide profitability analysis by product, customer, and process
Support capital expenditure analysis and ROI evaluations
Drive cost reduction initiatives and process improvements
Lead, develop, and mentor accounting and finance staff
Establish best practices, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives
Other duties as necessary or assigned.