Controller

Summary:
This role is responsible for leading the organization’s financial operations with a strong focus on accuracy, transparency, and operational partnership. The Controller ensures financial integrity, drives data-informed decision-making, and builds scalable processes that support sustainable growth. This position operates as both a strategic partner and hands-on leader, aligning financial performance with company goals.
Accountabilities:
Financial Reporting & Close
Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Deliver clear, reliable financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals with a high standard of accuracy and accountability
Manufacturing Cost Accounting & Operational Partnership
Lead standard costing, variance analysis, and cost roll-ups across operations
Monitor and analyze labor efficiency, material usage, scrap, and overhead absorption
Ensure accurate inventory valuation, controls, and cycle count processes
Partner with plant and operations leaders to improve profitability, cost discipline, and performance visibility
Internal Controls & Compliance
Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and audit standards
Lead internal and external audit processes with a focus on zero material weaknesses
Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and financial discipline
Cash Flow & Working Capital
Actively manage and optimize cash flow, AR/AP, inventory, and fixed assets
Drive working capital improvements (DSO, DPO, inventory turns)
Ensure liquidity supports both daily operations and long-term growth initiatives
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team (AP, AR, GL, payroll)
Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability
Build a scalable team structure aligned with company growth
Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration
Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement
Own and optimize ERP systems (Spectrum and future platforms)
Drive automation, process standardization, and data integrity
Improve visibility into financial and operational performance across plants, products, and customers
Support system implementations and integrations to enable scale and efficiency
Key Success Metrics
Close cycle efficiency (3–6 business days)
Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
EBITDA performance vs. plan
Working capital improvements (DSO, DPO, inventory turns)
Audit outcomes (no material weaknesses)
Forecast accuracy and quality of insights
ERP and process efficiency gains
Attributes:
Safety First: Promotes a financially disciplined and risk-aware culture, ensuring strong internal controls, compliance, and decision-making that protect the organization’s long-term stability and integrity.
Human- Centered: Leads with respect and empathy, developing team members, supporting cross-functional partners, and fostering trust through approachable and collaborative leadership.
Transparent: Clearly communicates financial performance, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders, enabling informed decisions and organizational alignment.
Innovative: Drives continuous improvement through automation, system enhancements, and streamlined processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and data visibility.
Resilient: Maintains composure and effectiveness under tight deadlines, audits, and changing business conditions, ensuring continuity and reliability of financial operations.
Reliable: Delivers accurate, timely financial reporting and consistently upholds strong controls, compliance, and accountability across all financial processes.
Grit & Ownership: Takes full ownership of financial outcomes, proactively solves problems, drives improvements, and follows through on commitments to achieve business results.
Required Knowledge/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or related field
CPA required
MBA a plus
10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
5+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
Manufacturing experience required
Private equity–backed environment strongly preferred
Experience with multi-entity or multi-site operations
Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition
Deep experience in cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory controls
Proven ability to produce accurate financial statements and maintain internal controls
Strong FP&A capability (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis)
Proven ability to lead and develop teams (5–15+ employees)
Strong cross-functional leadership with operations, supply chain, and executive teams
Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost drivers
Ability to translate financial results into actionable business insights
Experience with public accounting and financial reporting, with prior audit experience strongly preferred
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
FLSA executive and professional positions paid on a salary basis, where project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks over forty (40) hours (including weekends or holidays)
This role will be in office setting, however frequent visits to the production floor are required to oversee operations, ensure compliance and safety standards.
Mobility: Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs.
Manual Dexterity: Occasional use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items up to twenty-five (25) pounds. All lifting should be done following OSHA standards.
Visual and Auditory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear well enough to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively with team members.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid