Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller

Position: Location Controller
The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, compliance, and business analysis while identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive operational efficiency.

This is a highly visible leadership role that combines strategic financial oversight with hands-on execution in a growing manufacturing and distribution business.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance activities for the business.

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, variance analyses, forecasts, and executive reporting packages.

• Partner with business leadership to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital initiatives.

• Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, manufacturing variances, and cost analysis.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

• CPA strongly preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.

• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, or Finance Director experience.

• Manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or consumer products experience strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting acquisitions or business integrations is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP experience preferred).