Senior Controller

Senior Controller

Kreate Fletcher, North Carolina, United States

Kreate/Melds is a family-owned plastic injection molding company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, with operations across five states. We create consumer goods sold by major retailers-products that improve everyday experiences for the people who use them.

What makes Kreate/Melds different is how we think. We’re on a mission to reimagine familiar product categories and turn "same old" into "new and improved". That mindset drives everything we do- from product development and manufacturing to how we invest in our people and run our operations.

Innovation at Kreate/Melds isn’t limited to engineering or design teams. It shows up on the plant floor, in continuous improvement efforts, in how we adopt new technologies, and in how we support our teams. We’re always evolving- our processes, our tools, and our capabilities- because we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere.

As a family-owned company, we take a long-term approach to growth. We value accountability, collaboration, and people who take pride in their work. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, learn new skills, and help shape how we build products and run our business.

If you’re looking for a place where innovation is expected, initiative is encouraged, and your work truly matters,
we’d love to Kreate the future together
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We are seeking a Senior Controller to lead financial operations for our extrusion manufacturing facility in Asheville, NC. The Senior Controller will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cost accounting, inventory management, profitability analysis, and financial controls while serving as a key business partner to the Plant Manager and operations leadership.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on manufacturing finance professional who is comfortable working in the plant and translating financial results into actionable operational plans. This individual will help drive profitability, productivity, and continuous improvement while supporting a rapidly growing business.

• Execute and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.
• Lead the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, and provide insight to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and financial models to track performance, control expenses, and identify opportunities for improved profitability.
• Partner closely with the Plant Manager and operations leadership to understand financial and operational performance, develop action plans, and drive accountability for results.
• Provide manufacturing cost accounting leadership, including standard costing, variance analysis, labor and material costs, overhead, scrap, yield, and productivity.
• Oversee inventory accounting and controls, including inventory accuracy, cycle counts, physical inventories, reserves, and inventory performance.
• Analyze profitability, operational KPIs, and key financial drivers to identify trends, risks, cost-reduction opportunities, and areas for operational improvement.
• Partner with demand planning, production, and operations teams to evaluate volume, capacity, production requirements, and their financial impact.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting and tax regulations, including GAAP and statutory requirements, and manage relationships with external auditors and tax authorities.
• Maintain financial performance metrics and KPIs, producing regular financial reports and actionable insights for plant and corporate leadership.
• Continuously…