Controller

Controller

This Controller role oversees the full spectrum of financial operations for a manufacturing organization, ensuring financial integrity, supporting operational efficiency, and driving profitability. The position partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with broader business goals, with a strong focus on cost accounting, inventory management, internal controls, and strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide clear commentary and insights on financial performance, trends, and variances to support informed decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and long-term forecasting activities, aligning financial plans with strategic business objectives.
• Partner with department leaders to establish financial goals, monitor budget performance, and address variances proactively.
• Maintain and enhance cost accounting processes to accurately track labor, material, and overhead costs in a manufacturing environment.
• Develop recommendations to improve cost efficiency and profitability across products, processes, and operations.
• Oversee inventory valuation for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with standards.
• Develop and maintain effective inventory control procedures that support operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including depreciation schedules, capital expenditure tracking, and asset disposals.
• Establish, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and support reliable financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Support accurate and timely financial reporting for internal stakeholders and external requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors, facilitating efficient audit processes.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, ensuring clarity and completeness of financial information.
• Conduct financial analyses, including profitability analysis, cash flow forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Assist in leading, mentoring, and developing accounting and finance staff, promoting professional growth and strong team performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the finance function.
• Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and supply chain teams to provide financial guidance and operational support.
• Support long-term strategic planning and business growth initiatives through robust financial analysis and scenario modeling.
• Assist with financial evaluation of investments, capital projects, and expansion opportunities, including ROI and payback analysis.

Essential Skills

• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to product costing and inventory processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting and cost accounting, including product costing, inventory valuation, labor and material analysis, and overhead allocation.
• Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership to drive business decisions and support strategic initiatives.
• Strong general ledger accounting experience, including reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Proficiency in preparing financial statements and financial reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems, with EPICOR strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify key trends.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including experience managing and developing accounting or finance personnel.
• Experience establishing and maintaining internal controls, supporting audit management, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Background in financial analysis, cash flow forecasting, and profitability analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives within accounting and finance functions.
• Background in continuous improvement and a focus on enhancing financial processes and controls.
• Experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments is beneficial.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, sales, and supply chain teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Work Environment

This role operates on-site in a manufacturing environment with standard office hours of approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Controller works closely with operations and production teams, leveraging ERP systems (with EPICOR preferred) and advanced Excel-based financial models to support day-to-day decision-making and long-term planning. The environment is fast-paced and growth-oriented, offering the opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding aerospace manufacturing operation. The position is primarily office-based within the facility, with regular interaction across departments and exposure to manufacturing processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Manchester, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

Company benefits will be provided to candidates once an offer is extended.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Manchester,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.