Controller

POSITION SUMMARY

The Controller is a key member of the Executive Team, responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business, including accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, ERP oversight, and strategic planning. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a finance executive with experience in manufacturing environments and a strong grasp of ERP systems. A background in analysis and data analytics is preferred.

This position leads a department of three people with 2 direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Set and lead the strategic vision for Accounting and Finance, ensuring accurate, timely, and value-added financial insights

· Own the integrity of the month-end close process, financial statements, controls, and accounting policy

o Perform month-end and year-end close activities and reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate reporting

o Prepare schedules and documentation for external review and tax return preparers

o Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen controls, and improve reporting

· Evaluate proposed capital investments in equipment, facility upgrades, and technology by preparing ROI, payback, and other financial analyses to support capital expenditure decisions

· Partner with operations and ownership to assess the financial impact of new equipment, product lines, and process improvements

· Partner with business leaders to translate financial insights into operational and strategic action

· Foster external relationships, including banking, insurance, financial reviews, tax authorities, and legal partners

· Oversee inventory valuation across raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in accordance with GAAP and company policy

· Manage standard costing and job costing systems, including developing, maintaining, and periodically updating standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead

· Prepare product-line and job-level margin analysis to evaluate profitability, support pricing decisions, and highlight opportunities to improve margins

· Direct treasury management activities, including daily cash positioning and cash flow forecasting

· Serve as finance owner of the ERP system, ensuring accurate cost, inventory, and GL data, and lead reporting improvements

· Directly supervise the Accounts Payable/Receivable and Purchasing positions, including hiring, training, workload planning, and performance management

· Oversee purchasing and vendor management practices, including purchase order controls, supplier terms, and coordination with production on raw material availability

· Oversee AP and AR processes, including vendor payments, customer invoicing, collections, and credit management

· Follow all safety procedures, ensure safety guards are in place, and maintain a clean working environment

QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field

· Master's degree and/or CPA/CMA preferred

· 3 to 5 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

· Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2–3 years in an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, Controller, or comparable accounting leadership role is required

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Power Query and PivotTables, along with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint). Experience with SQL and business intelligence (BI) tools is preferred

· Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Highly analytical, process-oriented, and business-minded

· Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team

· Experience working with ERP/MRP systems is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· The individual must be able to be seated for extended periods of time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person