Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Overview

Controller – Manufacturing Operations at a leading manufacturer of high-quality, reusable, and sustainable products (>$500M P&L). This role offers visibility within a stable, family-oriented business that values both tradition and forward-thinking solutions.

Compensation:
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• Work for an established manufacturer with a strong history of success.
• Collaborate with operations and executive leadership to drive business performance.
• Lead a small, high-impact accounting team and influence company results.
• Experience the stability of a long-standing organization with modern financial processes.

• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
• Oversee the general ledger, including reconciliations and data integrity.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes and meet reporting deadlines.
• Manage cost accounting systems to track, analyze, and report manufacturing costs.
• Conduct variance analysis to support forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making.
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate cost allocation and financial insight.

• Maintain the fixed asset register (acquisitions, disposals, depreciation).
• Ensure GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies compliance.
• Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance with external advisors.

• Coordinate external audits and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent discrepancies.
• Implement recommendations to enhance financial processes and reporting.

• Supervise and mentor a small accounting team.
• Drive standardization and efficiency across accounting processes.
• Champion ERP system utilization for streamlined financial operations.

• Provide internal financial reports and ad-hoc analysis for executive leadership.
• Deliver insights on expense trends, cash flow, and operational performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing/plant-level exposure.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax regulations, and cost accounting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proven leadership ability with strong communication and team development skills.

• Experience with ERP integration and process automation.
• Familiarity with internal audit processes and compliance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational efficiency and accuracy.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Manufacturing

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