Position SummaryThe Controller will oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role is a highly visible, highly independent role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys improving systems, and is comfortable managing both day-to-day accounting and higher-level financial strategy.
You will manage the company's accounting functions including payroll oversight, job costing, billing, AP/AR, monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, audit support, and compliance. You will work closely with ownership/executive leadership and interface with external partners such as CPA firms.
Job Duties & Responsibilities- Oversee all daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll reconciliation.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare accurate financial statements, project/job costing reports, and management dashboards.
- Manage cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Maintain internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance.
- Oversee payroll recording and reconcile payroll liabilities.
- Support project managers with job-costing accuracy and WIP reporting.
- Review and approve vendor contracts, credit applications, and financial agreements.
- Coordinate with external CPAs for tax filings, 1120-S, 941/940, sales tax, insurance audits, and banking requirements.
- Maintain and improve accounting policies, workflows, and documentation.
- Assist leadership with strategic financial planning and scenario modeling.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Experience in inventory management systems in a job shop manufacturing setting.
- Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.
- Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated business partnering and interpersonal skills.
- Organized, flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions.
- Prior experience working with Acumatica or other ERPs.
- High degree of proficiency with Excel, MS Access and PowerPoint.
- Strong project management skills.
- High energy, high ownership of work product and dedication and commitment to driving results.
- CPA or CMA preferred
Competencies Required- Make confident, fact-based decisions.
- Suggests and implements solutions to problems.
- Forecast issues in advance so proper countermeasures can be implemented - internally and externally.
- Facilitate communication between team members to ensure efforts are aligned.
- Take accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.
- Ability to solve complex problems.
- Adept at using logic and reasoning to work through problems and analyze information.
Minimum Qualifications- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a mix of public and private accounting environments
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
- Must have a strong Cost systems background with experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on the development and analysis of cost standards.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Bachelor's degree required, with a concentration in Finance or Accounting.
- Demonstrated abilities in financial modeling and analysis.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
Compensation/Other Considerations- Compensation range based on experience
- Health, dental, 401k and other benefits
- 401(k) plan with 4% match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- A stable, growing company with a strong reputation in manufacturing.
- Some travel
