Controller

The Manufacturing Controller is responsible for leading the financial operations for a manufacturing comoany. This role oversees cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, financial reporting, and operational analysis to ensure accurate financial data and support strategic decision-making. The Manufacturing Controller partners closely with operations, supply chain, and executive leadership to improve profitability, efficiency, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for manufacturing operations.

Prepare and analyze manufacturing financial statements, including margins, variances, absorption, and overhead allocation.

Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Maintain a strong internal control environment across production, inventory, and cost accounting workflows.

Cost Accounting

Develop and maintain standard costs, bills of materials (BOMs), and routings.

Monitor and analyze purchase price variances (PPV), labor and overhead variances, and manufacturing efficiency metrics.

Review and update cost rolls; lead annual or periodic cost revision processes.

Work with engineering and operations to understand cost drivers and validate changes.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the annual operating budget process for manufacturing, including production volumes, labor, overhead, and capital expenditures.

Prepare rolling forecasts and scenario analyses to support business planning.

Provide financial modeling for capacity planning, make/buy decisions, and margin improvement initiatives.

Inventory & Asset Management

Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, and reconciliation.

Ensure accurate reporting of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

Monitor cycle counts and physical inventory; develop processes to reduce adjustments and shrinkage.

Support fixed asset tracking, capital project costs, and ROI analysis.

Operations Partnership

Work closely with plant management to analyze production performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Provide insights on labor utilization, productivity, scrap rates, and material usage.

Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/5S/Kaizen) through financial analysis.

Drive cross-functional alignment on KPIs and operational dashboards.

Systems & Process Improvement

Maintain and optimize ERP cost accounting and inventory modules.

Improve financial reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics.

Implement process automation and strengthen documentation for audits and compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred.

5-10 years of accounting/finance experience, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments.

Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and GAAP.

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar).

Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial modeling.

Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with non-financial stakeholders.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

Analytical and detail-oriented

Strong business acumen

Process improvement mindset

Ability to influence cross-functional teams

High integrity and accountability

Compensation: $120,000 to $135,000 annually

Compensation is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

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