Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Controller to lead financial operations and provide strong business partnership for a manufacturing environment. This role will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and deliver insights that support planning, pricing, and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory, and compliance, along with the ability to guide process improvements and develop a high-performing finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close cycle and ensure financial statements and management reports are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Establish and enhance accounting controls and financial governance practices that protect company assets and support reliable reporting.

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial analyses to help leadership evaluate performance and plan for future growth.

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders by translating financial results into clear presentations, actionable metrics, and performance insights.

• Support pricing strategy and proposal development while ensuring alignment with applicable government contracting standards and requirements.

• Work closely with leaders across departments to maintain compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations.

• Drive cost improvement efforts by identifying efficiency opportunities, analyzing spending patterns, and supporting value-focused operational initiatives.

• Partner with technology teams to improve financial visibility through workflow automation, data warehousing, and business intelligence solutions.

• Mentor and develop the finance team by setting clear expectations, encouraging accountability, and supporting career growth.

• Oversee manufacturing finance activities such as standard costing, inventory accounting, overhead rate analysis, and variance review to improve business performance.

The salary range for this position is $175,000 to $225,000 + discretionary bonus.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision

STD/LTD

Life and AD& D insurance

401k with match

3 weeks PTO

12 paid holidays

1 week sick time

• Proven experience in a Controller or senior finance leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, overhead structures, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Familiarity with pricing, proposal support, and compliance requirements related to government contracting.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, regulatory compliance, and financial risk management.
• Experience improving financial processes through automation, reporting tools, or business intelligence platforms.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to operational and executive stakeholders.
• Track record of leading, coaching, and developing accounting or finance teams.