Finance Manager ​/ Finance Controller

Finance Manager / Controller

Compensation: Competitive Salary (Based on Experience)

Industry: Manufacturing | Industrial Equipment

Experience: 5+ Years of Progressive Accounting & Finance Experience

Preferred

Certifications:

CPA or CMA

ERP

Experience:

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Preferred

Focus: Financial Reporting | Inventory Accounting | Budgeting | Cost Accounting | Business Partnership

About The Opportunity

Our client is an established global manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment serving commercial and industrial markets worldwide. Known for innovation, quality, and long-term growth, the company offers a collaborative environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.

They are seeking an experienced Finance Manager / Controller to lead the accounting and finance operations for the U.S. business.

This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, inventory accounting, compliance, financial controls, and cross-functional business support
. The ideal candidate is a strategic accounting professional who can improve financial processes, strengthen reporting, and provide meaningful financial insight that supports operational and business growth.

What You ll Do Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and rolling financial planning
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, financial visibility, and operational efficiency

• Ensure timely and accurate customer invoicing
• Monitor revenue recognition and supporting documentation
• Oversee accounts receivable, collections, and aging reports
• Support sales reporting and profitability analysis

• Oversee accounts payable processes and purchasing controls
• Manage inventory accounting, reconciliations, and cost accounting activities
• Support production accounting and project accounting initiatives
• Monitor inventory accuracy, standard costing, and valuation
• Ensure accurate work-in-progress (WIP) reporting

• Coordinate payroll processing with third-party payroll providers
• Manage payroll reconciliations and employee benefit reporting
• Oversee sales tax compliance and required filings
• Support annual tax preparation with external accounting partners
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, accounting standards, and internal control requirements

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage accruals, reserves, and accounting estimates
• Maintain organized financial records and audit-ready documentation
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes and financial operations

• Evaluate current accounting workflows and identify process improvement opportunities
• Standardize the month-end close process
• Develop reconciliation templates for key balance sheet accounts
• Improve financial reporting and management visibility
• Strengthen inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable controls
• Review payroll and tax compliance procedures
• Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable management reporting

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with responsibility for month-end close
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and internal controls
• Experience working within an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to partner effectively with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Executive Leadership
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to process accuracy and continuous improvement

• CPA or CMA certification
• Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial accounting experience
• Inventory and cost accounting expertise
• Project accounting experience
• ERP implementation or process optimization experience
• Payroll administration and multi-state sales tax compliance experience

• Accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Reliable financial reporting with meaningful business insights
• Strong internal controls and ongoing regulatory compliance
• Improved financial visibility for executive leadership
• Enhanced inventory, receivable, payable, and cost accounting controls
• Streamlined accounting processes that support continued business growth and operational efficiency

• Global Manufacturer:
  Join an established international organization with a strong reputation for innovation and quality
• Leadership Opportunity:
  Lead the accounting and finance function for the U.S.…