Controller

Scherer Inc. is seeking someone to lead and manage our accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls and strategic financial planning and serving as a key partner to the executive team. In addition, someone who can see beyond historical reporting and help the organization make better decisions about profitability, cash flow, capital needs, and risk.

You will do well here if you:

• Think strategically but are still willing to get into the details
• Understand how operational decisions translate into financial outcomes
• Can challenge assumptions without damaging relationship
• Enjoy working with business owners as well as executive leadership
• You are hands-on finance leader who is ready to take your next step towards a CFO who will facilitate the development and execution of long-term financial strategies and company goals

This role is likely not a fit if you

• Prefer remaining removed from the day-to-day operations
• Prefer reporting what happened over influencing what happens next
• Avoid difficult conversations about profitability, performance, risk, and accountability
• Are uncomfortable working full time on site in a manufacturing environment

Roles & Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO and Executive Team
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations related to growth, investments, financing, expansion, and organizational priorities
• Connect financial strategy to operational realities of the business
• Lead, manage, develop, and provide executive oversight to the accounting and finance function
• Review monthly financial results for accuracy, trends, risks, and business outcomes
• Lead cash-flow planning, liquidity management, and capital requirement analysis
• Evaluate inventory levels, financial exposure, and working capital implications
• Manage tax and risk management functions
• Ensure annual budgets are completed on time

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related field strongly preferred. 5+ years of finance experience required. Experience in manufacturing setting helpful.

Strong financial analysis and forecasting skills. Expertise in accounting principles. AI fluency for financial planning and automation.

Experience with data migration or an accounting system conversion helpful. Experience working with an ERP.

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 5% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person