Controller, Finance & Banking, Corporate Finance

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations within a manufacturing environment in Colonial Heights, Virginia. This role will focus on ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with plant leadership to drive operational efficiency and profitability.

Responsibilities:

- Manage month-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and analysis of financial variances.

- Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial reports, statements, and operational performance metrics to stakeholders.

- Implement and oversee standard costing methods, including bill of materials, routings, and labor overhead rates.

- Analyze production variances to identify areas for improvement and partner with operations teams to implement corrective actions.

- Ensure accurate inventory valuation and oversee cycle counts, physical inventory processes, and reserve calculations.

- Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts for manufacturing operations while supporting long-term planning and capital expenditure analysis.

- Provide financial modeling and scenario analyses to guide strategic decision-making.

- Collaborate with plant and operations leaders to support productivity enhancements, cost reductions, and lean initiatives.

- Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

- Facilitate audits by preparing necessary documentation and addressing any issues in a timely manner. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

- A minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting with attention to detail.

- Proficient understanding of standard costing and financial processes relevant to manufacturing.

- Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar platforms.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to effectively partner across teams.

- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including mentoring and developing accounting staff.

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