Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Seeking Controller for Manufacturing Powerhouse

We are seeking a highly skilled controller to lead our accounting operations, financial reporting processes, and internal control environment. The controller will oversee all core accounting functions while ensuring accuracy in complex areas such as work in progress, percentage‑of‑completion accounting, and cost accounting. This controller will collaborate with leadership to provide financial insights that support operational decision‑making and long‑term planning. The ideal controller will bring a strong technical background, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight timelines.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced controller who thrives in a dynamic, detail‑oriented environment.

• Lead daily accounting operations as the organization’s controller, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee work in progress tracking, percentage‑of‑completion accounting, and cost accounting methodologies.
• Direct the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies.
• Manage general ledger activities, financial statement preparation, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze cost structures, project performance, and margin trends in partnership with operations.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls as the controller.
• Supervise and develop accounting team members, ensuring strong operational execution.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Implement process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience serving as a controller or senior accounting leader.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Work in progress (WIP) accounting
  • Percentage‑of‑completion accounting
  • Cost accounting
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and supervise accounting functions.

• Prior experience working as a controller in a project‑based, manufacturing, construction, or cost‑driven environment.
• Experience optimizing accounting systems, ERP platforms, or reporting tools.
• Track record of implementing process improvements as a controller.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems experience.

• Key leadership role with substantial impact on financial accuracy and operational visibility.
• Opportunity to develop and enhance cost and project‑based accounting processes.
• Collaborative culture with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Location:

100% on‑site and available to candidates who are within a reasonable commute range of company headquarters

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000