Controller *Private Equity*

Manufacturing Operations Controller *Private Equity*

We're partnering with a growing private investment group seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Controller to support a portfolio of precision manufacturing companies across the U.S. This is a highly visible role that combines accounting, operations, and business improvement.

What You'll Do

• Partner with plant leadership to improve profitability and operational performance
• Analyze cost accounting, inventory, labor, overhead, and manufacturing efficiencies
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and financial reporting that drive better business decisions
• Standardize accounting and operational processes across multiple manufacturing sites
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, inventory accuracy, ERP improvements, and process implementation
• Support acquisition integrations and help newly acquired businesses transition onto standardized financial processes

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience within manufacturing
• Strong cost accounting and inventory experience
• Background in precision machining, aerospace, metal fabrication, or other discrete manufacturing environments preferred
• Mergers/Acquisitions Experience
• Experience partnering directly with operations and plant leadership
• Manufacturing ERP experience (Epicor, JobBoss, E2, Global Shop, Infor Visual, NetSuite, etc.)
• Comfortable spending time on the production floor and traveling to multiple facilities
• This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys getting beyond the numbers, partnering with operations, and helping manufacturing companies improve performance.