Business Controller

Our client is seeking a highly capable and hands‑on Business Controller to lead the finance function for a growing manufacturing operation. This individual will serve as a key business partner to executive leadership, overseeing all aspects of finance, accounting, purchasing, and IT while helping build the infrastructure needed to support continued growth. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of operational finance, cost accounting, ERP expertise, and leadership experience within a manufacturing environment. This role will play a critical part in driving financial performance, optimizing business processes, and developing a scalable organization. Key Responsibilities Lead all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. Prepare and deliver accurate, timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting. Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses to support executive decision-making. Partner with leadership to drive financial performance and strategic initiatives. Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance Establish, maintain, and continuously improve standard costing methodologies. Analyze and report labor, material, overhead, and inventory variances. Drive inventory accuracy and support cycle count and physical inventory processes. Provide actionable insights to improve plant profitability, operational efficiency, and margin performance. Oversee and maximize the company's NetSuite ERP environment. Drive enhancements related to standard costing, bill of materials (BOM), assembly items, inventory management, and reporting. Partner with operational teams to improve processes, controls, data integrity, and reporting capabilities. Provide oversight of IT resources and technology initiatives supporting the business. Capital Investment & Strategic Analysis Evaluate capital expenditure opportunities, including equipment purchases and automation investments. Develop ROI, payback, and financial impact analyses to support investment decisions. Monitor project performance against approved financial expectations. Leadership & Team Development Build and lead an internal accounting and finance organization. Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing team members. Provide leadership across finance, accounting, purchasing, and IT functions. Establish scalable processes, controls, and reporting structures to support organizational growth. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong expertise in cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing operations. Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite. Proven ability to lead teams and drive process improvements. Strong financial modeling, analytical, and business partnering skills. Preferred CPA and/or CMA designation. Experience supporting multi-site or rapidly growing manufacturing operations. Background leading ERP implementations, upgrades, or optimization projects. Experience overseeing purchasing, supply chain support, or IT functions. Personal Characteristics Hands‑on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate strategically and tactically. Strong leadership presence and ability to influence across all levels of the organization. Results‑oriented with excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. Effective communicator capable of partnering with both plant and executive leadership teams. Work Arrangement Full-time, 100% on‑site position at the manufacturing facility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Find Great People | FGP