Summary:
This role is responsible for leading the organization’s financial operations with a strong focus on accuracy, transparency, and operational partnership. The Controller ensures financial integrity, drives data-informed decision-making, and builds scalable processes that support sustainable growth. This position operates as both a strategic partner and hands-on leader, aligning financial performance with company goals.
Accountabilities:
Financial Reporting & Close- Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Deliver clear, reliable financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals with a high standard of accuracy and accountability
Manufacturing Cost Accounting & Operational Partnership- Lead standard costing, variance analysis, and cost roll-ups across operations
- Monitor and analyze labor efficiency, material usage, scrap, and overhead absorption
- Ensure accurate inventory valuation, controls, and cycle count processes
- Partner with plant and operations leaders to improve profitability, cost discipline, and performance visibility
Internal Controls & Compliance- Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and audit standards
- Lead internal and external audit processes with a focus on zero material weaknesses
- Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and financial discipline
Cash Flow & Working Capital- Actively manage and optimize cash flow, AR/AP, inventory, and fixed assets
- Drive working capital improvements (DSO, DPO, inventory turns)
- Ensure liquidity supports both daily operations and long-term growth initiatives
Leadership & Team Development- Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team (AP, AR, GL, payroll)
- Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability
- Build a scalable team structure aligned with company growth
- Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration
Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement- Own and optimize ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and future platforms)
- Drive automation, process standardization, and data integrity
- Improve visibility into financial and operational performance across plants, products, and customers
- Support system implementations and integrations to enable scale and efficiency
Key Success Metrics- Close cycle efficiency (3–6 business days)
- Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
- EBITDA performance vs. plan
- Working capital improvements (DSO, DPO, inventory turns)
- Audit outcomes (no material weaknesses)
- Forecast accuracy and quality of insights
- ERP and process efficiency gains
Attributes:- Safety First: Promotes a financially disciplined and risk-aware culture, ensuring strong internal controls, compliance, and decision-making that protect the organization’s long-term stability and integrity.
- Human-Centered: Leads with respect and empathy, developing team members, supporting cross-functional partners, and fostering trust through approachable and collaborative leadership.
- Transparent: Clearly communicates financial performance, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders, enabling informed decisions and organizational alignment.
- Innovative: Drives continuous improvement through automation, system enhancements, and streamlined processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and data visibility.
- Resilient: Maintains composure and effectiveness under tight deadlines, audits, and changing business conditions, ensuring continuity and reliability of financial operations.
- Reliable: Delivers accurate, timely financial reporting and consistently upholds strong controls, compliance, and accountability across all financial processes.
- Grit & Ownership: Takes full ownership of financial outcomes, proactively solves problems, drives improvements, and follows through on commitments to achieve business results.
Required Knowledge/Experience:- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or related field
- CPA strongly preferred
- MBA a plus
- 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
- 5+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
- Manufacturing experience required
- Private equity–backed environment strongly preferred
- Experience with multi-entity or multi-site operations
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition
- Deep experience in cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory controls
- Proven ability to produce accurate financial statements and maintain internal controls
- Strong FP&A capability (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis)
- Proven ability to lead and develop teams (5–15+ employees)
- Strong cross-functional leadership with operations, supply chain, and executive teams
- Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost drivers
- Ability to translate financial results into actionable business insights
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