Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Location: Lee

Plant Controller - Lee, MAContact
- Brittany Rizzo / Brittany.

Rizzo Reference  the Role We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Controller to lead the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions and provide financial insight to support business growth and operational decision-making. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands both accounting and manufacturing operations and is comfortable working closely with production, operations, and senior management.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with cost accounting, inventory, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close

Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Lead the month-end and year-end close processes

Manage and analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, labor, overhead, and product margins

Maintain and improve standard costing systems and analyze actual vs. standard costs

Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes

Prepare and analyze financial and operational reporting, including key performance indicators

Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections

Partner with operations and production leadership to identify cost savings and improve profitability

Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior management

Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies

Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, banking relationships, and other external financial requirements

Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting and regulatory requirements

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, reporting, and efficiency

Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff

Support the implementation or optimization of ERP and financial systems