Controller

Ready to lead the numbers—and help shape what comes next for a stable and lean organization?

Our client is hiring for a Controller for a full-time, hands-on finance leadership role with a private corporation with more than 60 years of history.

This is a newly created opportunity that is expected to be a vital part of the business as well as a growth role with highly anticipated longevity! If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, building stronger processes, and partnering directly with executive leadership, this could be your next move.

What you’ll own:

• Lead day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Strengthen internal controls and inventory accounting, including costing and work in process.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis.
• Coach the accounting team and improve systems and processes.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and sales tax.
• Manage physical inventory and cycle counts, inventory reserves, and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Coordinate with the external CPA firm, auditors, tax advisors, and financial and insurance partners.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Analyze budget variances, manufacturing overhead rates, and key performance metrics to support management reporting.
• Support business insurance analysis and audits.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• At least 5 years of accounting and financial management experience, including 3+ years as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar leader.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and clear communication.
• Integrity, attention to detail, and a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Manufacturing, construction, or job-cost accounting experience is highly preferred.
• ERP experience, project accounting, and a CPA or CMA designation are also preferred.

What’s in it for you:

• Profit-sharing bonus plan.
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, PTO, and holidays.
• A collaborative, value-driven environment where you can help improve how the business works.

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