Financial Controller

Job Title:

Controller

Company:
Acela Truck Company

Location:

Bozeman, MT
Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Compensation: DOE – Based on Experience
Benefits: 401(k) with company matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off

Acela Truck Company is a growing manufacturer and refurbisher of specialized vehicles, including high-water and flood rescue vehicles, military vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, and recreational expedition vehicles. We operate in a fast-paced, process-driven environment focused on lean manufacturing, clear communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Acela Truck Company is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and financial planning. Working closely with company leadership, this position ensures accurate financial records, effective accounting processes, and reliable financial information to support operational efficiency and business growth.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with analytical skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to improve financial processes. Experience in manufacturing, inventory accounting, and cost accounting is highly desirable.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll coordination, and account reconciliations.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Monitor cash flow, banking activities, customer billing, collections, and payments.
• Establish and maintain efficient accounting procedures and workflows.

• Prepare monthly income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and other financial statements.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and communicate findings to company leadership.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Track key performance indicators related to revenue, expenses, profitability, and operational performance.
• Provide financial analysis to support pricing, purchasing, capital investments, and business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve profitability, and strengthen financial performance.

• Oversee inventory accounting, inventory valuation, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Monitor material costs, labor costs, manufacturing overhead, and production expenses.
• Support job costing and cost tracking for vehicle manufacturing, refurbishment, and related projects.
• Analyze production costs and variances to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with production and procurement teams to improve cost visibility and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain accurate product costing and inventory valuation procedures.

• Develop and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax professionals, and financial institutions.
• Prepare documentation for audits, tax filings, and financial reviews.
• Identify financial risks, discrepancies, and control weaknesses and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain organized financial records and protect confidential financial information.

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting in collaboration with department managers and company leadership.
• Monitor actual financial results…