Controller

Our client is a $200M+ manufacturer of custom building products with 9 plants across 7 states and a history of 20% year-over-year growth. Now owned by a public company with a forever-hold strategy, the business operates to SOX standards. Every order is engineered and built to customer specifications, which requires disciplined project-based accounting and accurate month-end WIP. The Opportunity The Controller reports directly to the CFO and owns financial controls for the operating company and its holding entities. The role leads a team of 12, with the Director of Revenue Accounting, AP Manager, Property Tax Manager, and a Senior Accountant reporting directly. This leader works from the plant floor, partnering with plant leaders to train and develop people and solve operating problems. The Controller also leads the accounting system conversion, builds and hires the accounting team, and works with the CFO on bank relationships, audits, and debt, equity, and lease financing. What You Will Need to Be Successful Controller leadership in a multi-plant custom manufacturing company, with hands-on cost accounting across multiple legal entities Public company reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance Proven inventory control and valuation, including WIP, in a build-to-order operation A completed accounting system conversion that you led Plant-level budgets and forecasts that operators rely on for staffing, purchasing, and production decisions A track record of hiring, training, and developing accounting teams Time on the plant floor partnering with plant managers on cost, margin, and production numbers Who we are: Misura Group is an executive recruiting firm dedicated to the lumber and building materials industry. Our Vision is to empower leaders to build successful teams in the Building Materials industry through innovative talent solutions. Our Mission is to create opportunities for powerful growth by inspiring leaders to hire smarter. Why work with us: Our clients trust Misura Group and our depth of industry knowledge to provide strong talent as the foundation for their overall company strategy. We only work with companies that have strong leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and a team-first culture. We believe in building relationships, not filling a job. We align your skills and experience with opportunities where you can make an impact. We consider your personal and professional goals while also focusing on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. “To work with The Misura Group is to know you have a dedicated resource that is working diligently to find the right fit for both sides. For any professional or employer navigating employment opportunities there is always a level of ambiguity and often times missing parts to the equation. The Misura Group team bridges that gap and focuses on creating transparency and synergies that accelerate the learning curve. Misura Group is a true professional partner.” – Placed Candidate, President, specialty building products dealer #J-18808-Ljbffr