Controller

Controller

Location: Hauppauge, NY (Long Island)

Salary: $185,000–$210,000

Industry: Manufacturing / Advanced Technology

The Opportunity

Nielsen Associates is conducting a search for an experienced Controller to join a well-established, financially strong manufacturer with a national and international presence. This organization operates in a highly specialized, technology-driven industry and offers the stability of an established business combined with the resources of a much larger global organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on financial leader who wants to make a meaningful impact. The Controller will work directly with executive leadership, oversee financial operations across multiple business units and international locations, and play a key role in driving financial performance, operational improvements, and strategic decision-making.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive base salary of $185K–$210K.
• Exposure to executive leadership and international business operations.
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established finance team.
• Significant involvement in business strategy, operational improvements, and financial decision-making.
• Financial backing and resources of a large, established global organization.
• Attractive 9/80 work schedule, providing an additional day off every two weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, controllership, and financial reporting activities across multiple manufacturing operations.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Partner with executive leadership to support operational and strategic business decisions.
• Manage and develop accounting and finance professionals.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and improved profitability.
• Support financial oversight and reporting for international operations.
• Drive process improvements and optimize ERP and financial systems.

Qualifications

• Significant accounting and financial leadership experience within a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong background in controllership, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing accounting, inventory, costing, and financial controls.
• Proven experience managing and developing accounting and finance teams.
• Strong ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting multiple business units or international operations preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Interested?

If you're a well-rounded manufacturing finance leader looking for a high-impact opportunity with an established organization, we'd love to hear from you!

For confidential consideration, please submit your resume in Word format.