Financial Controller

Position Summary

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial activities within the manufacturing operation. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, cost management, and compliance while serving as a strategic partner to operations leadership. The Controller plays a critical role in driving profitability, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Ensure accuracy of general ledger, account reconciliations, and journal entries
Manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

Oversee cost accounting functions including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
Analyze labor, overhead, and material costs to identify savings opportunities
Maintain and improve cost controls across manufacturing operations
Support pricing, margin analysis, and profitability initiatives

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
Partner with plant and operations leadership on financial planning
Track performance against budget and provide actionable variance analysis

Internal Controls & Compliance

Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls
Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulations
Support SOX compliance where applicable

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead and develop accounting and finance staff
Serve as a financial business partner to operations, engineering, and supply chain teams
Provide financial insight to support capital investments and process improvements

Systems & Process Improvement

Oversee ERP and financial systems usage and enhancements
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting
Support data accuracy for inventory, production, and costing systems

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
CPA, CMA, or MBA (preferred)
5-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in manufacturing
Strong background in cost accounting and inventory management

Technical Skills

Solid understanding of GAAP and manufacturing finance principles
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools a plus

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail with a strategic mindset
Ability to communicate financial data to non-financial stakeholders
Proven leadership and team development skills

Why Join Us

Key leadership role with direct impact on plant performance
Opportunity to partner closely with operations and executive leadership
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Stable and growth-oriented manufacturing environment

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