Controller 2

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced leader and hands-on Plant Controller to lead all financial operations for a dynamic manufacturing facility. This role serves as the key financial business partner to site leadership, providing strategic insights, accurate financial reporting, and full ownership of plant accounting functions, including General Ledger, Manufacturing Cost Accounting, and compliance with GAAP.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting background in manufacturing, an ability to dig deep into the details, and professionalism to present accurate and actionable information to both plant leadership and the executive board.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of the site's financial operations, including General Ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and Month-End Close activities, ensuring all internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
• Manage current accounting team, A/R, A/P, and IT.
• Lead the manufacturing cost accounting process - ensuring accurate tracking of material, labor, and overhead costs, and driving actionable analysis to improve margins and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain standard costing models, variance analysis, and inventory controls.
• Prepare, review, and present financial statements and operational reports to corporate finance and executive leadership.
• Partner closely with plant management to drive fiscal discipline, forecast accuracy, and continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, ensuring all documentation and processes meet audit standards.
• Provide financial oversight of capital expenditures, project ROI, and long-term budgeting for the facility.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization within accounting and reporting functions.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff to ensure accuracy, accountability, and professional growth.
• Partner with the management team to gather, analyze and prepare financial reports, forecasts and similar ad-hoc analysis, including the preparation of the annual budget.
• Lead the annual physical inventory process, as well as oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts.
• Provides financial leadership in all strategic and business analysis.
• Adhere to all financial and key business process controls and procedures.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Experience overseeing inventory control, production reporting, and cost-of-goods-sold analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP/manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience managing audits and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to improve and streamline accounting processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Hands-on, collaborative, and results-oriented leadership style.

Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and how financial results are impacted by production, purchasing, and supply chain activities.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret operational data to support efficiency improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills with a history of developing and mentoring accounting teams.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• High proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial leaders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to partner effectively with operations, supply chain, and executive leadership teams.
• High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work extended hours during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles.
• Ability to effectively make strategic decisions with impact on multiple areas.
• Ability to collaborate and align cross-functionally within plant and with corporate.
• Ability to achieve specific objectives/outcomes and set/meet key initiatives.
• Must be able to plan & accomplish goals with limited supervision.

Physical Demands:

• Limited travel and full-time office presence required

Work Environment:

• Professional office and manufacturing environment

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation Information:

Exempt Annual Compensation: $125,000 - $140,000 Plus Annual Incentive Bonus Program

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