Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Controller to lead our manufacturing company’s financial operations. The Controller will oversee all financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cost management. Key responsibilities include managing the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely month end close and financial reporting, as well as monitoring expenditures across various departments to optimize efficiency and control costs. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in manufacturing finance, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for financial excellence and team leadership, this role offers an exciting opportunity to drive financial performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies, procedures and controls to verify the integrity of all financial reporting.
• Oversee and/or manage the accounting, reporting and consolidation of the Company’s international subsidiaries.
• Lead the preparation of month end and year end closing.
• Issue timely and complete financial statements with a written summary of the results, paying special attention to unexpected and/or large variances against the previous year and the budget.
• Work with managers and the executive team monthly to review budget variance and other performance metrics.
• Develop annual budgets for each of the Company’s operating entities and the consolidated entity.
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of the Company operations and management teams.
• Oversee cost updates and overhead rate analysis consistently to ensure profitability.
• Learn to respond to third party inquiries concerning government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) regarding general requirements and when those requirements are applicable.
• Support negotiations and monitor terms and conditions for new contracts.
• Coordinate the annual audit for all subsidiaries.
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Education and/or Experience

MBA or an advanced degree preferred with four to six years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA preferred. Will accept Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) and six to eight years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have some experience working with international company subsidiaries and financial consolidations, as well as cost accounting in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of business operations, processes and theories, including lean principles, ERP/MRP management, strategic planning and related skills.