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Controller

$115k - $140k

Creative Financial Staffing

Controller

Salary: $115,000 – $140,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Lead the accounting and financial operations for three affiliated companies with broad organizational visibility.

• Partner directly with executive leadership, including the VP of Finance, on strategic financial initiatives.

• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes that drive business decisions.

• Influence operational performance through inventory analysis, job costing, and profitability reporting.

• Build and develop an accounting team while enhancing processes and internal controls.

• Play a key role in capital investment analysis and ROI-driven business decisions.

• Join a company that emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, and collaborative teamwork.

• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on financial accuracy, efficiency, and business growth.

• Work in an organization with a strong values-based culture focused on integrity and customer success.

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll coordination, and monthly close.

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, inventory reports, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting activities.

• Manage job profitability reporting and reconcile sales and operational data.

• Evaluate capital expenditures and analyze return on investment performance.

• Mentor, develop, and manage accounting staff while strengthening financial controls and processes.

Qualifications for the Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with 3+ years of leadership experience.

• Strong background in GAAP, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and job costing.

• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred; CPA designation preferred.

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