Manufacturing Controller

A growing manufacturing group with a portfolio of privately held companies is looking for a hands-on manufacturing finance leader.

This is a highly visible role. You’ll partner with business leaders across multiple companies that build large-scale industrial equipment.

You’ll help improve profitability, strengthen financial processes, and support better business decisions. If you enjoy working with operations instead of sitting behind a desk all day, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

Manufacturing Controller Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with company match
• Work across both established and growing manufacturing companies
• Direct exposure to ownership and executive leadership
• Opportunity to influence pricing, profitability, and long-term business strategy
• Excellent long-term growth potential

Manufacturing Controller Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Hands-on manufacturing finance experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting
• Experience with long production cycles and WIP accounting
• Knowledge of manufacturing costing, job costing, inventory, and financial reporting
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and P&L reporting
• Ability to identify cost savings and improve profitability
• Strong communication skills with both executives and operations teams
• Previous experience as a Manufacturing Controller, Plant Controller, Division Controller, Corporate Controller, or similar manufacturing finance leader

Manufacturing Controller Preferred Background & Skills

• Manufacturing of large industrial or engineered products
• Heavy equipment, process equipment, dryers, asphalt plants, or similar industries
• Experience supporting multiple facilities or business units
• Background in project-based manufacturing and complex WIP accounting
• Experience working with operations, engineering, purchasing, production, and sales
• ERP experience
• Comfortable working in privately held or entrepreneurial companies
• Enjoys spending time on the manufacturing floor learning the business

Manufacturing Controller Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, margins, and product pricing
• Maintain accurate WIP, inventory, and cost accounting
• Review manufacturing variances and recommend improvements
• Build budgets, forecasts, dashboards, and financial reports
• Prepare cost estimates for new products and projects
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and operational performance
• Partner with production, engineering, purchasing, operations, and leadership
• Strengthen financial processes, internal controls, and reporting
• Support audits and ensure compliance
• Help leaders understand financial performance and make better business decisions

If you’re a manufacturing finance leader who enjoys solving problems, partnering with operations, and helping companies grow, we’d love to speak with you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.