Regional Controller - West

Fathom Mfg•Round Rock, TX

1d•$180,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Controller – West Region is a key finance leader responsible for driving financial rigor, operational discipline, and value creation across two manufacturing sites based in Denver, CO and Austin, TX in a private equity–owned environment. This role partners closely with General Managers and senior operations leadership to improve EBITDA performance, cash flow, and predictability, while ensuring strong controls, timely reporting, and alignment with the PE sponsor’s expectations. This is a hands‑on, high‑accountability role suited for a finance leader who can operate with speed, challenge assumptions, and translate financial results into operational actions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive manufacturing finance or accounting experience
Strong bias for action and comfort operating in pace‑driven environments
Ability to challenge the status quo and elevate plant financial discipline
Clear communication with executive leadership and ownership stakeholders
Ownership mindset with focus on EBITDA, cash, and operational transparency
Strong cost accounting and inventory management expertise
Proven experience partnering with plant operations leaders
Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience(GlobalShop and/or E2 strongly preferred)

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA
Experience in a private equity–backed manufacturing environment
Multi‑site manufacturing support experience
Exposure to M&A integration, carve‑outs, or rapid-growth environments

Responsibilities

Act as a proactive finance partner to General Managers and regional operations leadership, with a strong bias toward margin improvement, cost discipline, and cash generation
Translate financial results into clear operational drivers, trade‑offs, and corrective actions
Support value‑creation initiatives including productivity improvements, pricing discipline, footprint optimization, and working capital reduction
Own accurate and timely monthly close for both sites, meeting aggressive PE reporting timelines
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and company policies
Prepare site financial statements, variance analysis, and management reporting packages
Oversee cost accounting activities including standard cost development, BOM accuracy, labor and overhead absorption, and inventory valuation
Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead, scrap) and partner with operations to drive corrective actions
Support inventory management, cycle counts, and physical inventories
Lead annual operating plan budget and rolling forecast processes for assigned sites
Develop clear, bottoms‑up forecasts tied to production volumes, labor plans, and material assumptions
Highlight risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to maintain forecast accuracy and credibility
Drive working capital performance, including inventory turns
Maintain strong internal controls in alignment with PE governance expectations
Support external audits, internal audits, and periodic reviews
Lead and develop site accounting staff, setting clear expectations and operating cadence
Instill a high‑performance, ownership mindset focused on results, accountability, and continuous improvement
Actively coach plant leaders on financial acumen and decision‑making
Ensure effective use of ERP systems and standard financial processes across sites
Support integration activities related to acquisitions, system implementations, or carve‑outs
Build scalable, repeatable finance processes that support growth and future transactions