Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller
Listed on 2026-10-26
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Accounting
Financial Controller, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
Newtown, United States | Posted on 10/23/2026
- City Newtown
- State/Province Connecticut
- Country United States
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Job Description
Controller
Location: Newtown, CT | On-site
Schedule: Full-time or part-time (PT is approximately 24 hours per week over three days)
Full-Time Salary: $130,000–$160,000/year, depending on experience
About the Role
Since 1969, Sonics & Materials, Inc. has been a family-owned company and has become a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of Ultrasonic Technology. They utilize state-of-the-art machinery and design tools to maintain our cutting-edge approach to research and development at their facility in Newtown, CT.
Sonics & Materials, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations and partner with ownership and department leaders.
This role combines financial reporting and team oversight with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, internal controls, and ERP process improvement. The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to explain financial results and recommend practical business solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee general ledger, month-end and year-end close, financial statements, and management reporting.
- Develop budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial analyses.
- Manage manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, WIP, and labor and material variance analysis.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, collections, and internal controls.
- Lead finance-related ERP improvements, preferably using Infor Syte Line.
- Coordinate tax filings, audits, banking, insurance, and external accounting relationships.
- Supervise and develop accounting staff while partnering with operations and ownership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership responsibilities.
- Strong manufacturing accounting experience, including standard costing, inventory, WIP, and variance analysis.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel;
Infor Syte Line experience highly preferred. - Knowledge of financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls.
- Experience supervising staff and coordinating with external accountants, banks, insurance brokers and payroll or HR providers.
- Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- CPA/CMA and privately held or family-owned business experience are a plus.
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive compensation based on experience and overall fit.
- Generous benefits package, including health, life, and disability insurance.
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with employer match of 25% up to 4% of salary.
- Small-company environment where you can make a meaningful impact.
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