Controller - Manufacturing, Eastern Long Island

Job Description

Job Description

THE COMPANY: A small healthcare technology-based manufacturing company located in Eastern Long Island, NY. Private, Commercial, Profitable, Global.

TITLE: Controller

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Reporting to the CEO, this position is a full-time, onsite (not a remote or hybrid) role to take ownership of the accounting function and support the day-to-day operations of the function.

The position goes far beyond a traditional controller role; it is not a purely administrative accounting position. The company is looking for a professional who understands that active liquidity management, strong supplier collaboration, and daily operational financial leadership are critical success factors.

The Company is seeking entrepreneurial, operationally strong, and highly hands-on management to be the sole contributor for the finance organization. The role will focus on all day-to-day accounting operations, improving the month-end close process, enhancing financial controls, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across the business, and building a scalable accounting function to support ongoing growth.

The successful candidate will work very closely with the CEO daily and serve as a key operational interface between finance, purchasing, suppliers, logistics, and international distribution partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage daily cash flow and liquidity management
• Manage and improve the month/quarter-end close processes, with a focus on compliance, speed. accuracy, and consistency
• Manage all core accounting functions including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll and on-site employee support
• Ensure financial reporting is completed in accordance with GAAP standards

Manufacturing Cost Accounting

• Manage standard costing, material variance analysis, and labor efficiency to assist with cost-reduction analysis and decisions

Production Analysis:

• Analyze manufacturing productivity, inventory accuracy, and labor efficiency to assist senior management with cost-reductions initiatives

Process & Controls

• Strengthen accounting policies, processes, and internal controls
• Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reliability

Systems & Infrastructure

• Work with leadership to evaluate and enhance current systems
• Support future implementation of a more scalable ERP solution

Business Support

• Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team
• Provide financial insight and reporting to support operational decision-making

Compliance and Controls

• Facilitate internal/external audits and ensure compliance with FDA and other regulatory requirements.

Strategic Planning

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and "make vs. buy" analyses

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8–15 years as controller, senior accountant, or finance manager with hands-on accounting experience, ideally within small to mid-sized manufacturing and distribution businesses
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a high sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Experience managing or supervising small accounting teams and or consultants
• Comfortable in a hands-on, operational finance role
• High level of integrity, reliability, and discretion
• Strong attention to detail with good communication skills
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment
• Strong collaborative skills cross-functionally and with external stakeholders
• CPA or equivalent qualification preferred
• Experience with QuickBooks and/or ERP system transitions
• P&L experience preferred

The expected base salary for this role is $140-$190. We encourage candidates of all levels to apply as there is often flexibility on job title, and responsibilities. Compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications and internal equity.

WHAT THE COMPANY OFFERS:

Unique opportunity to join a small rapidly growing manufacturing company.

Interact and advise the CEO daily, serve as key operational interface between internal and external partners.

High degree of responsibility and operational influence.

Opportunity to actively shape the finance department and operational processes.

Long-term growth and leadership potential within the company.

401k, sick leave, workers' compensation insurance, company events, other benefits may be incorporated within the next several months.