Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Controller

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a Controller who will own the full P&L for a manufacturing operation while partnering closely with leadership to drive financial performance and operational insight. This Controller role blends hands-on plant accounting with corporate FP&A responsibilities, making it ideal for a finance leader who enjoys both operational detail and strategic analysis.

The Controller will serve as a key business partner to operations, helping leadership understand cost drivers, improve margins, and support data-driven decisions across the organization.

Financial Leadership & P&L Ownership

• Own and manage the full P&L for the manufacturing operation
• Lead the monthly close process, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Provide clear insight into revenue, margins, and cost drivers
• Deliver actionable reporting and KPIs to executive leadership

Cost Accounting & Plant Finance

• Manage and analyze standard costing and cost accounting systems
• Analyze and report Purchase Price Variance (PPV), manufacturing variances, and absorption impacts
• Maintain and improve inventory valuation, costing structures, and product margins
• Partner with operations to evaluate labor efficiency, material usage, and production costs

FP&A & Strategic Analysis

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Support operational leaders with data-driven decision making
• Identify opportunities for margin improvement and cost optimization
• Evaluate capital investments, pricing strategies, and ROI on operational initiatives

Operational Partnership

• Work closely with plant leadership, supply chain, and procurement
• Translate financial data into operational insights
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost control measures
• Help build scalable processes to support future growth

For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at .