Controller​/Finance Manager for Manufacturing

GNR has been retained to identify an experienced CONTROLLER - FINANCE & ACCOUNTING LEADER for a well-established & growing manufacturing organization specializing in Commercial & Defense products.

This role offers high visibility within the organization, reporting directly to the Site President - you will take on strategic and tactical initiatives and provide financial insight to support operational objectives.

• They need a “hands-on” leader that can own all financial reporting for the company and manage, mentor & grow a small finance team.

• MUST HAVE A STRONG & STABLE MANUFACTURING FINANCE & ACCOUNTING background (not banking or financial services)
• Understanding of cost factors associated with a MANUFACTURING environment
  ; expenses, direct & indirect rates, overhead costs, cash management, WIP, inventory, scrap, labor, multi-year contracts etc
• Solid cost accounting & financial management, identify & implement improvements in processes, generate and report month-end closeouts, manage budgets, statistical reports, profitability, audits etc.
• Communicate effectively & advise on financial findings to the Executive team.
• Defense accounting compliance / FAR / DFARs is a PLUS

Attractive Base salary + Bonus + Benefits + Relocation assistance to the Little Rock, AR region