Controller - Lead Accounting Operations for a Growing Advanced Manufacturing CompanyOklahoma City, OK | On-site
Opportunity SummaryJoin a growing advanced manufacturing company as the Controller responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and the full close process. This role will work directly with senior finance leadership while supporting a broader group of affiliated businesses with shared systems, processes, and financial reporting requirements. The Controller will own the general ledger, financial statements, audit preparation, budgeting, internal controls, and accounting team while helping improve processes across a multi-entity organization. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced CPA with a public accounting foundation who wants meaningful ownership inside an operating business.
Job Duties- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and close schedules.
- Prepare accurate financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts while ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.
- Coordinate accounting activities with affiliated businesses to support intercompany transactions, eliminations, reconciliations, and consolidated reporting.
- Partner with finance teams across related entities to improve consistency in accounting policies, controls, and reporting practices.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing budget-to-actual and variance analysis to leadership.
- Prepare financial reporting for executive management, investors, and the board.
- Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors, including preparation of supporting schedules and resolution of audit requests.
- Develop, document, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting.
- Manage sales and use tax requirements and coordinate with outside advisors on income tax filings.
- Partner with department leaders to improve financial visibility and explain operating variances.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, reporting accuracy, and close timelines.
- Support technical accounting research and other finance initiatives as needed.
- Lead, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Active CPA required.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Previous audit experience within public accounting.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience independently owning or leading a complete month-end close process.
- Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience working with mid-market or enterprise ERP and accounting systems.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-moving operating environment.
- Strong communication skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and sound judgment when handling confidential financial information.
Preferred Experience- Big 4, national, or established regional public accounting experience.
- Experience auditing or working directly with manufacturing businesses.
- Exposure to multi-site or multi-entity accounting environments.
- Experience with intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidated financial reporting.
- Previous transition from public accounting into an operating company.
- Experience with cost accounting or plant-level manufacturing finance.
- ERP implementation, system migration, or accounting automation experience.
- Familiarity with federal contracts and related financial reporting requirements.
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Compensation Details$155,000 - $190,000
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