Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting, costing, and financial reporting activities for the manufacturing operation. This role ensures accurate financial records, strong internal controls, compliant reporting, and actionable financial insights that support operational efficiency, cost management, and strategic decision‑making. The Controller partners closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership to drive profitability and continuous improvement. This position will have the potential to grow into the CFO role.

This is an in person, on site role in the corporate office in Lockport, NY.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Oversee general ledger, month‑end close, and financial statement preparation
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Manage external audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting

Manufacturing Cost Accounting

• Lead standard cost development and maintenance (BOMs, routings, labor, overhead)
• Analyze variances (material, labor, overhead, PPV, usage, absorption)
• Oversee inventory accounting, including WIP, raw materials, and finished goods
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventories

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Partner with operations to align production plans with financial targets
• Track performance against budget and explain variances with actionable insights

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls
• Ensure segregation of duties and adherence to company policies

Operational & Strategic Support

• Act as a financial business partner to plant and operations leadership
• Provide profitability analysis by product, customer, and process
• Support capital expenditure analysis and ROI evaluations
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and process improvements

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting and finance staff
• Establish best practices, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives

Other duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, required.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting, preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Superior data entry and data management skills
• Ability to work well with external vendors and customers and internal departments
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for accurate financial reporting.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating between project teams and stakeholders

What We Offer:

We offer a quality and customer-focused environment with the opportunity to make a difference and work with all levels of employees. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account
• Generous paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• A robust 401k plan with company match
• A business casual, team-oriented, and innovative work environment