Controller

Controller / Accounting Manager

Pay: $110,000-$140,000 per year
Location: Sapulpa, OK 74066
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Job Order #: 126594

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Controller / Accounting Manager to lead the financial operations of a growing manufacturing organization in Sapulpa. This hands-on leadership role oversees accounting, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, ERP administration, internal controls, and financial analysis while providing strategic insight to support continued business growth.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing accounting background, proven leadership experience, and enjoys balancing strategic financial oversight with day-to-day accounting operations.

Required Experience & Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Experience in a manufacturing, engineer-to-order (ETO), or build-to-order (BTO) environment
• 3-5+ years of accounting leadership experience managing direct reports
• Strong experience leading month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the Accounting Administrative Assistant and Staff Accountant
• Oversee month-end close processes and financial reporting activities
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage accounts payable operations to ensure timely vendor payments
• Monitor accounts receivable and support timely collections
• Process payroll and ensure compliance with payroll tax reporting requirements
• Serve as the on-site administrator and owner of ERP and financial reporting systems
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Develop, implement, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide recommendations to leadership
• Support executive decision-making through financial modeling, reporting, and analysis
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement accounting best practices
• Assist with audits and external reporting requirements
• Perform additional financial and operational duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications
• Strong cost accounting experience
• Experience with percentage-of-completion and long-term contract accounting
• Manufacturing financial reporting experience in a production environment
• CPA designation preferred but not required
• MBA preferred but not required
• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment
• Experience in the energy, industrial equipment, or process equipment industries

Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and copiers
• Strong visual acuity for detailed financial work
• Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and computer tasks
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 lbs
• Must follow all company safety procedures while visiting manufacturing and production areas

Work Environment
• Professional office environment with regular interaction throughout a manufacturing facility
• Cross-functional collaboration with accounting, operations, engineering, production, and executive leadership
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and strengthen financial operations within a growing manufacturing company
• Leadership position with significant influence on business performance and long-term strategic planning

Why You'll Want This Opportunity
• Competitive salary of $110,000-$140,000 , based on experience
• Direct Hire opportunity with a growing manufacturing organization
• Executive-level leadership role with strategic influence across the company
• Opportunity to lead financial operations, ERP systems, and process improvements
• Excellent long-term career growth in manufacturing finance and executive leadership

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information.

You can also apply in person at:

Stand-By Personnel
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Monday-Friday | 8 AM - 4 PM