Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller

We are partnering with a growing, multi-site manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting across multiple operating locations. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who combines strong technical accounting fundamentals with an understanding of manufacturing operations.

The Controller will take ownership of the month‑end and year‑end close processes
, while partnering closely with operational leadership to improve processes and provide greater visibility into business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the month‑end and year‑end close processes
  , ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Lead accounting activities across multiple manufacturing locations and maintain consistency in accounting practices and controls.
• Manage cost accounting
  , including standard costs, inventory valuation, manufacturing variances, overhead absorption, and product costing.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting
  , including capitalization, depreciation, asset tracking, and capital expenditure reporting.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Partner with plant and operational leadership to understand manufacturing performance, costs, margins, and key financial drivers.
• Strengthen accounting processes, policies, documentation, and internal controls across the organization.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow management, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate annual audit requirements and work with outside accounting and tax partners as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automate processes, and create greater consistency across locations.
• Support continued organizational growth, including the integration of additional operations or acquired businesses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Approximately 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
  , preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership experience.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience owning the complete month‑end close process
  .
• Strong knowledge of fixed assets, inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing variances
  .
• Experience supporting multiple plants, business units, or operating locations is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial controls.
• ERP experience and strong Excel skills.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate effectively in a hands‑on, entrepreneurial environment where the Controller is expected to both lead and execute.