Controller

360 Recruiting Group • Newtown, CT

17d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sonics & Materials, Inc., a family-owned company founded in 1969 and a leader in ultrasonic technology design, development, and manufacturing, is seeking a hands-on Controller for its Newtown, Connecticut facility. This role oversees accounting and financial operations and partners with company ownership and department leaders. It combines financial reporting and team oversight with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, internal controls, and ERP process improvement. The position may be full-time or part-time; part-time is approximately 24 hours per week over three days. The full-time salary range is $130,000–$160,000 per year, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership responsibilities.
• Strong manufacturing accounting experience, including standard costing, inventory, WIP, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating with external accountants, banks, insurance brokers, and payroll or HR providers.
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Infor SyteLine experience is highly preferred.
• CPA or CMA qualification.
• Experience in a privately held or family-owned business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, financial statements, and management reporting.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial analyses.
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, work in process (WIP), and labor and material variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, collections, and internal controls.
• Lead finance-related ERP improvements, preferably using Infor SyteLine.
• Coordinate tax filings, audits, banking, insurance, and external accounting relationships.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff while partnering with operations and ownership.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match of 25% up to 4% of salary
• Profit-sharing participation
• Small-company environment with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager