Controller

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on, operationally focused Controller to serve as a key financial leader within a growing manufacturing organization. This role is a unique blend of Plant Controller and Corporate Controller responsibilities — ideal for someone who enjoys being deeply connected to operations while also driving high-level financial reporting, forecasting, and business strategy.

The Controller will partner closely with plant leadership, executive management, and cross-functional teams to improve profitability, strengthen reporting, and support strategic decision-making across the organization. This individual must be equally comfortable on the manufacturing floor analyzing operational drivers as they are in the boardroom presenting financial results and recommendations.

Controller Key Responsibilities

Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

Lead consolidated financial reporting and analysis for the organization

Partner with operations leadership to drive plant performance, cost control, and profitability initiatives

Analyze manufacturing variances including labor, material usage, PPV, absorption, scrap, and inventory trends

Maintain and improve standard costing methodologies and inventory controls

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes

Develop meaningful KPIs, dashboards, and operational reporting tools

Provide actionable financial insights to support pricing, quoting, capital investments, and continuous improvement initiatives

Evaluate ROI on operational projects, automation opportunities, and process improvements

Ensure accuracy of inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes

Oversee internal controls, compliance, and audit coordination

Mentor and develop accounting and finance staff

Act as a strategic business partner to executive leadership while remaining highly engaged in day-to-day operations

For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at .

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA and/or CMA preferred

5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience within manufacturing environments

Strong understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, inventory management, and manufacturing operations

Experience in both plant-level finance and corporate financial reporting strongly preferred

Proven ability to analyze data and translate findings into operational improvements

Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments

Full-time