Controller

The Controller will be a key partner to the President and operations team, responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining a strong internal control environment, and supporting informed business decisions. This role is ideal for a player/coach who thrives in a lean environment, taking full ownership of the accounting cycle while providing leadership to a small team.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function for a growing manufacturing company with over $40MM in annual revenue and 250+ employees. This role is ideal for a player/coach who thrives in a lean environment, taking full ownership of the accounting cycle while providing leadership to a small team.
 
 The Controller will be a key partner to the President and operations team, responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining a strong internal control environment, and supporting informed business decisions. The ideal candidate is an independent, critical thinker with strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience.


Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting
·       Lead and execute the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
·       Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
·       Analyze financial results, including variance analysis and operational drivers
·       Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies


Team Leadership
·       Supervise and support a small accounting team, including a Staff Accountant and Accounting Clerk
·       Provide day-to-day guidance while maintaining direct responsibility for key accounting functions
·       Drive accountability, process discipline, and continuous improvement


Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
·       Partner with operations to review and approve standard costs, labor rates, and burden rates
·       Monitor inventory valuation and cost of goods sold
·       Analyze production costs, margins, and operational performance
·       Maintain costing accuracy within Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)


Treasury & Lending Compliance
·       Manage banking relationships and oversee cash management activities
·       Prepare and submit monthly borrowing base certificates
·       Monitor compliance with lending covenants and reporting requirements


Audit & Compliance
·       Lead the annual audit process and serve as primary point of contact for external auditors
·       Prepare audit schedules and ensure timely completion of audit deliverables
·       Address audit findings and implement process improvements as needed


Accounts Payable Oversight
·       Review and approve AP check runs and disbursements
·       Ensure appropriate coding, approvals, and supporting documentation


Internal Controls & Process Improvement
·       Maintain and strengthen the company’s internal control environment
·       Identify opportunities to improve processes, accuracy, and efficiency
·       Ensure adherence to company policies and financial best practices


Qualifications
·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
·       7–10+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or fabrication environment
·       Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory, and standard costing
·       Experience with borrowing base reporting and lender relationships preferred
·       Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or similar ERP system
·       Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, lean team environment
·       Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
·       Self-starter with the ability to think critically and work independently