Controller,Finance & Banking,Financial Reporting Job Lebanon area,Missouri USA,Finance & Banking

G3 Boats/Yamaha is looking to hire a onsite Controller for their Lebanon Missouri location. Ready to take the financial wheel and help steer a growing organization toward smarter decisions and stronger performance? We're looking for a Controller who loves numbers and loves making them meaningful.

In this role, you'll lead the charge on financial budgeting, product costing, and pricing strategies that shape the future of our business. You'll own the creation and submission of reporting packages to Corporate and craft clear, insightful financial reports and review materials that help our teams understand where we are – and where we're headed.

You'll dive into the day-to-day accounting activity, partner closely with our Accounting team, and keep a sharp eye on the financial side of our manufacturing process. When something stands out, you'll be the one to break it down, tell the story behind the numbers, and share it with leadership in a way that sparks action.

We're also counting on you to elevate our cost accounting systems, eliminate surprise variances, and build processes that make our financial engine run smoother than ever. And when audit season rolls around, you'll be the go‑to expert – our primary contact for internal and external auditors and Corporate Accounting partners.

If you're energized by problem‑solving, love improving systems, and enjoy being the financial voice that helps guide a company forward, this is your seat at the table.

Essential Job Functions:

Prepare, analyze, review, and submit annual financial budgets
, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.

Submit approved budgets and forecasts to Corporate through SAP, maintaining compliance with reporting requirements.

Complete monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial reporting packages for Corporate, delivering timely and accurate financial results.

Prepare accruals, reserves, and related journal entries as part of the monthly financial close process.

Develop, analyze, and review product costing and pricing
, ensuring accurate standard costs and strong margin visibility.

Review financial results with the Operations Manager and General Manager
, highlighting key issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.

Monitor and strengthen internal controls
, ensuring proper documentation, compliance, and reporting across all financial processes.

Serve as the primary contact for external financial reporting and compliance requests
, including financial audits, corporate reporting requirements, and J‑SOX compliance activities.

Manage daily accounting department operations
, providing leadership to direct reports including the Business Analyst and Accounting Supervisor.

Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to corporate deadlines.

Review monthly account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and key asset and liability accounts.

Participate in the new product development process, providing financial insights related to costing, pricing, and profitability.

Complete special projects assigned by the Operations Manager and General Manager, supporting strategic and operational initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.

5–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of cost accounting
, standard costing, and variance analysis.

Proven experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting packages
.

Solid understanding of manufacturing processes
, inventory flow, and production costing.

Proficiency with ERP systems
.

Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.

Experience supporting internal and external audits
.

Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to both financial and non‑financial teams.

Strong leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.

Preferred:

CPA, CMA, or MBA.

Experience improving or implementing cost accounting systems.

Background in multi‑site or corporate reporting environments.

Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process optimization.

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Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting