Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller Opportunity - CPA required

The Controller will lead the financial accounting, reporting, and audit functions for a manufacturing organization. The organization values hands‑on leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a CPA with strong technical accounting and audit experience who is ready to step into a broader leadership position.

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• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing annual audits and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures in a private manufacturing environment.
• Partner closely with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams to support business decisions and operational initiatives.
• Mentor, coach, and develop the accounting team, building a strong succession‑ready function.
• Support ERP utilization and reporting capabilities; identify opportunities for system and process optimization.
• Provide leadership on complex accounting matters, including inventory, cost accounting, and manufacturing‑related transactions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA designation required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or people‑management role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Background in Big 4 or large public accounting firm highly desirable.
• Deep expertise in GAAP and hands‑on experience with complex accounting and audit matters.
• Strong audit background with demonstrated experience leading external audit processes.
• Proven leadership ability with a track record of developing and mentoring teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements and building scalable accounting functions.