Controller

A growing boutique manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Controller to partner closely with operations and executive leadership as the company enters its next phase of growth. This is a highly visible role for a finance professional who enjoys building structure, improving processes, and creating meaningful financial insights that drive business decisions.

The organization is investing in its future through operational improvements, systems modernization, enhanced cost accounting, and a planned ERP transition. The successful candidate will serve as the financial backbone of the organization, helping transform accounting from a transactional function into a strategic business partner.

Position Overview : Reporting directly to the CFO, the Manufacturing Controller will oversee accounting operations while leading initiatives around cost accounting, inventory controls, financial reporting, systems improvements, and process development. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to manage the general ledger while providing the analysis and insights needed to support growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting activities.
• Strengthen cost accounting, inventory management, cycle counts, and variance analysis processes.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve visibility into product costs, margins, and manufacturing performance.
• Help modernize the accounting function through process improvements and system enhancements.
• Play a key role in an upcoming ERP implementation and Chart of Accounts redesign.
• Develop meaningful management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs that help tell the financial story of the business.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A support to leadership.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, payroll administration, and fixed assets.
• Create reporting tools and analyses that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Support capital projects, facility expansion initiatives, and future organizational growth.
• Assist in building and developing the accounting team as the company continues to scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within manufacturing or product-based environments.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and operational finance.
• Experience leading ERP implementations, system upgrades, or accounting transformation initiatives.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to turn financial data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across operations and executive leadership.
• Proven ability to thrive in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience supporting growing organizations is highly desirable.