Finance Manager​/Controller

Job Description

Confidential - Controller/Finance Manager

A contract manufacturer located in Northern Utah is seeking an experienced manufacturing Finance Manager/Controller to work onsite full-time. This role will oversee & own the finance and accounting aspects of the company, from A to Z, while managing a small finance team and reporting to the CFO.

We are looking for a self‑starter with a finance operations‑manufacturing mindset. This role requires someone with prior ERP system experience. Additionally, this individual will manage financial reporting, starting with the month‑end close process and continuing through variance analysis and ad‑hoc reporting.

To be successful in this role, you will need to collaborate internally across departments, as well as with external parties (CPA’s, bankers, insurance brokers, etc.). This role requires someone who can thrive in a fast‑paced environment, while still maintaining an ownership mentality to prioritize deliverables and meet deadlines.

• Month end close process, journal entries, variance analysis, and financial statement reporting
• ERP standard cost updates & work center analysis
• Manage cash and prepare weekly cash reports
• Review labor reporting, material costs, manufacturing overhead, and other general ledger variances
• Assist Sales with cost modeling for new and existing products and improving margins
• Drive continual improvement of processes, systems, and tools
• Facilitate and drive the annual financial budget and monthly forecasting
• Responsible for the annual audit with the 3rd party CPA firm, implementing & maintaining internal controls, and managing all aspects of accounting
• Oversee weekly A/P check run & payroll
• Oversee A/R invoicing and collections
• Oversee federal, state, & county tax filings
• Fixed asset preparation & tracking

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with at least 3 years of Assistant Controller or Controller experience
• Strong understanding of product costing and inventory management
• Ability to identify and communicate accounting issues to management in a timely and concise manner
• Knowledgeable in US GAAP and internal controls regarding all aspects of manufacturing operations
• High level of proficiency in spreadsheets and ERP systems
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and link operational metrics to financial performance

• Experience with ERP Systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, etc.)
• Manufacturing & Cost Accounting experience
• Experience creating ERP queries and reports

• GAAP: 1 year (Required)
• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• ERP systems: 3 years (Required)