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Controller

$115k - $140k

Creative Financial Staffing

Controller
Salary: $115,000 - $140,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Lead the accounting and financial operations for three affiliated companies with broad organizational visibility.
• Partner directly with executive leadership, including the VP of Finance, on strategic financial initiatives.
• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes that drive business decisions.
• Influence operational performance through inventory analysis, job costing, and profitability reporting.
• Build and develop an accounting team while enhancing processes and internal controls.
• Play a key role in capital investment analysis and ROI-driven business decisions.
• Join a company that emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, and collaborative teamwork.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on financial accuracy, efficiency, and business growth.
• Work in an organization with a strong values-based culture focused on integrity and customer success.
Key Responsibilities for the Controller:
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll coordination, and monthly close.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, inventory reports, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting activities.
• Manage job profitability reporting and reconcile sales and operational data.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and analyze return on investment performance.
• Mentor, develop, and manage accounting staff while strengthening financial controls and processes.
Qualifications for the Controller:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong background in GAAP, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and job costing.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred; CPA designation preferred.


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