Controller

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, and fixed assets
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain ownership of the general ledger, ensuring proper classification and completeness
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and supported

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and enforce strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and accounting practices

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory processes
• Ensure accurate accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Support standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing accuracy
• Partner with operations to align financial reporting with production activity

Audit & Financial Governance

• Lead internal and external audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules
• Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the organization

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance management

Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Optimize ERP system utilization and financial reporting capabilities
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives
• Standardize accounting processes across locations

Business Partnership

• Partner with operations and leadership to ensure accurate and meaningful financial reporting
• Provide insights into financial results, variances, and account activity
• Support operational decision-making through accurate financial data

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
• Strong experience in manufacturing, including cost and inventory accounting required
• Experience supporting plant operations (manufacturing strongly preferred)
• ERP experience in a manufacturing environment required
• CPA preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Deep expertise in general ledger, close processes, and reconciliations
• Solid understanding of cost and inventory accounting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership and team development capabilities
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment