The Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial planning, compliance, reporting, cash management, and financial operations. This individual will provide valuable insights to leadership, support operational initiatives, and ensure the organization maintains strong financial controls and reporting accuracy.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working directly with operations leaders, analyzing financial performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping guide business strategy through data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Lead all accounting and finance activities for the business unit.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate business performance and drive profitability.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators and financial metrics.

Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and internal reporting packages.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and corporate reporting requirements.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting deliverables.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Analyze financial results against budget and forecast expectations.
• Provide recommendations and action plans to address performance gaps.

Operational Finance

• Support manufacturing operations through inventory, cost, and profitability analysis.
• Evaluate production performance, margins, labor utilization, and operational efficiencies.
• Assist leadership with capital investment decisions and business case development.
• Monitor spending trends and identify opportunities to improve financial results.

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Manage cash forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Monitor working capital performance and recommend improvements.
• Maintain relationships with banking and financial partners.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Coordinate external audits and support audit readiness initiatives.
• Oversee tax-related compliance requirements and filings in partnership with external advisors.
• Ensure effective internal controls and financial governance practices are maintained.
• Identify operational and financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Act as the finance lead for ERP and financial systems administration.
• Drive improvements in reporting, workflows, controls, and data accuracy.
• Support automation and process enhancement initiatives across the organization.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance personnel.
• Foster collaboration across departments and promote a high-performance culture.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and professional development plans for team members.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Prior leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial, or project-based environments
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
• Experience supporting business leaders with financial analysis and operational decision-making
• Advanced ERP and financial systems experience

Preferred

• Controller, Assistant Controller, Plant Controller, or Finance Manager experience
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience
• Multi-entity or international reporting exposure
• Audit, treasury, and tax oversight experience
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives