Controller

Controller – Manufacturing Industry

Danbury, CT - (Hybrid / Some Travel Required)

$120,000 - $150,000

A well-established and growing manufacturing organization is seeking an Assistant Controller looking to step up, to join its finance leadership team. This high-impact role will oversee the integrity of financial reporting, support strategic planning, and drive process improvements across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements and reporting packages.

Manage actuals and forecasts, coordinating with key stakeholders for adjustments and reporting.

Lead the preparation and analysis of internal and corporate financial reports.

Oversee incentive compensation calculations and ensure accuracy.

Support monthly operations meetings with data-driven reporting packages.

Coordinate and develop annual budgets, strategic plans, and standard costing.

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, lease accounting standards, and revenue recognition policies.

Analyze inventory valuation, production costs, and provide recommendations on excess/obsolete inventory.

Support tax department with data and documentation for various filings and audits.

Participate in sustainability reporting and audit calculations.

Drive key initiatives to improve processes and reduce costs.

Collaborate on capital expenditure reviews and ROI analysis.

Review divisional financials for opportunities to improve performance and reduce cost.

Conduct periodic travel to operational sites, including locations in Mexico.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with strong exposure to manufacturing environments.

Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.

Strong analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

Ability to collaborate across departments and locations.