Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Kyntronics is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead our finance organization to support our next phase of growth in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and defense. This role offers the opportunity to partner directly with the President and leadership team to shape financial strategy, improve operational performance, and prepare the company for long-term growth. This position will be part-time a few days a week on-site.

Position Overview

The Controller is responsible for leading the Company's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance functions to support Kyntronics' continued growth in industrial and defense markets. Reporting directly to the President, the Controller will provide accurate and timely financial information, strengthen financial processes and be a close business partner with the senior leadership team.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on leadership experience in a manufacturing environment and is comfortable working in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting

· Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, cost and inventory accounting, and cash management.

· Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and KPIs in accordance with U.S. GAAP to support executive decision-making.

· Monitors financial performance against plan, including providing variance analysis to the management team and participates with implementing corrective actions.

· Develop, maintain and ensure compliance and financial accountability with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

· Manage the payroll process; prepare bi-weekly payroll and records payroll, tax and insurance GL entries.

· Interface with the Kyntronics Board of Directors including reporting and regular meetings.

· Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process.

· Prepare cash flow forecasts and working capital analyses.

· Oversee banking activity, AP and AR processing and bank statements.

· Manage insurances for proper coverage and cost-effectiveness.

· Support ROI analysis on new product development and other projects.

Manufacturing Finance

· Maintain accurate project/product costing and inventory valuation systems, support quoting activity as required.

· Actively works with Purchasing and Operations to reduce SLOB inventory and invest in higher-turnover inventory to support growth and customer service.

· Analyze manufacturing costs, labor utilization, overhead absorption, and product margins to improve profitability.

Internal Controls and Compliance

· Maintain effective internal controls and financial governance.

· Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.

· Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and insurance providers.

· Develop indirect cost structures to ensure proper accounting for government-funded contracts.

Leadership and Administration

· Lead and develop the accounting team.

· Collaborate closely with executive leadership to support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, financing activities, operational improvements and instill financial accountability.

· Interface with customers, suppliers and other business partners as needed.

· Administer the 401K plan and timely DOL reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Education

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

· CPA certification is strongly preferred.

· MBA or CMA a plus.

Experience

· 7 - 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.

· Minimum of 3 years in an Assistant Controller or Senior Accounting role.

· Experience within manufacturing or industrial companies required.

· Exposure supporting government contracts and defense-related business is a plus.

Technical Skills

· Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

· Manufacturing cost accounting expertise.

· Budgeting, financial planning and reporting experience.

· ERP system experience (e.g., E2, Epicor, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, AI tools, Office 365.

Desired Competencies

· High ethical standards and integrity.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent organization and project management skills, energetic, hard-working.

· Detail-oriented, committed to accuracy.

· Assertive and a strong negotiator with effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to build collaborative relationships across engineering, operations, sales, and executive leadership.

· Promotes continuous process improvement through automation and best practices.

Performance Success Measures

· Support growth initiatives while instilling financial discipline.

· Develop scalable financial processes that support the Company's strategic growth objectives and funding requirements.

· Improve the monthly financial close cycle and reporting accuracy using strong internal controls and accounting policies.

· Improve inventory and manufacturing cost visibility.

· Timely, accurate financial reporting, forecasting and cash flow management.

Location

On-site at Kyntronics Solon headquarters, with occasional travel as required.

Compensation

Competitive salary.

Why Kyntronics

Kyntronics designs advanced actuation technologies for dynamic industrial, aerospace, defense, and automation applications. As our markets expand and the company grows, the Controller will play a critical role in supporting profitable growth, operational excellence and personnel development.

A great growth opportunity to partner with the President and management team; a high-impact role with cross-functional involvement and career growth potential.

The Kyntronics SMART Electro-Hydraulic Actuator combines the Benefits of Both Electro-Mechanical Actuators (EMA) and Traditional Hydraulics while eliminating their shortcomings. Resulting in an actuation solution with superior functionality at a lower price point.

Company Description

The Kyntronics SMART Electro-Hydraulic Actuator combines the Benefits of Both Electro-Mechanical Actuators (EMA) and Traditional Hydraulics while eliminating their shortcomings. Resulting in an actuation solution with superior functionality at a lower price point.