Position Overview
A well-established, privately held manufacturing organization specializing in custom, heavy-duty industrial equipment is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the company’s accounting and financial operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who understands the complexities of a manufacturing environment and can provide strong financial oversight while partnering closely with ownership and operational leadership. The organization has a long history of engineering and manufacturing high-quality equipment for customers across domestic and international markets and is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, safety, and long-lasting products.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
- Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and key performance metrics.
- Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and reconciliations.
- Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
- Provide financial analysis and insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory, job/project profitability, and variances.
- Partner with operations and leadership to improve financial controls, processes, and profitability.
- CAT Tax (preparation and filing), intercompany tracking & reconciliation.
- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls.
- Coordinate with external CPA firms, auditors, banking partners, and other financial professionals.
- Oversee and develop accounting staff, providing leadership, direction, and accountability.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, reporting, and overall efficiency.
- Support ownership and executive leadership with financial analysis and recommendations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior Controller or Accounting Manager experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory, job costing, and manufacturing financials.
- Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
- Strong Excel and accounting/ERP system skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both financial and operational teams.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate strategically while remaining involved in the details.
- MUST pass a background check and be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Strong communication skills in English, as communication in this position is critical.
What This Opportunity Offers
- Leadership role within an established, privately held manufacturing organization.
- Opportunity to work closely with ownership and senior leadership.
- Ability to make a meaningful impact on financial processes and business performance.
- Environment focused on quality, innovation, safety, and long-term customer relationships.
- Exposure to a global customer base and custom-engineered manufacturing operations.
#LI-AS3 #LI-ONSITE $115,000 – $125,000