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Summary:
This role is responsible for leading the organization’s financial operations with a strong focus on accuracy, transparency, and operational partnership. The Controller ensures financial integrity, drives data-informed decision-making, and builds scalable processes that support sustainable growth. This position operates as both a strategic partner and hands-on leader, aligning financial performance with company goals.

Accountabilities:
Financial Reporting & Close

Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Deliver clear, reliable financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals with a high standard of accuracy and accountability

Manufacturing Cost Accounting & Operational Partnership

Lead standard costing, variance analysis, and cost roll-ups across operations
Monitor and analyze labor efficiency, material usage, scrap, and overhead absorption
Ensure accurate inventory valuation, controls, and cycle count processes
Partner with plant and operations leaders to improve profitability, cost discipline, and performance visibility

Internal Controls & Compliance

Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and audit standards
Lead internal and external audit processes with a focus on zero material weaknesses
Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and financial discipline

Cash Flow & Working Capital

Actively manage and optimize cash flow, AR/AP, inventory, and fixed assets
Drive working capital improvements (DSO, DPO, inventory turns)
Ensure liquidity supports both daily operations and long-term growth initiatives

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team (AP, AR, GL, payroll)
Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability
Build a scalable team structure aligned with company growth
Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration

Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement

Own and optimize ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and future platforms)
Drive automation, process standardization, and data integrity
Improve visibility into financial and operational performance across plants, products, and customers
Support system implementations and integrations to enable scale and efficiency

Key Success Metrics

Close cycle efficiency (3–6 business days)
Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
EBITDA performance vs. plan
Working capital improvements (DSO, DPO, inventory turns)
Audit outcomes (no material weaknesses)
Forecast accuracy and quality of insights
ERP and process efficiency gains

Attributes:

Safety First: Promotes a financially disciplined and risk-aware culture, ensuring strong internal controls, compliance, and decision-making that protect the organization’s long-term stability and integrity.
Human-Centered: Leads with respect and empathy, developing team members, supporting cross-functional partners, and fostering trust through approachable and collaborative leadership.
Transparent: Clearly communicates financial performance, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders, enabling informed decisions and organizational alignment.
Innovative: Drives continuous improvement through automation, system enhancements, and streamlined processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and data visibility.
Resilient: Maintains composure and effectiveness under tight deadlines, audits, and changing business conditions, ensuring continuity and reliability of financial operations.
Reliable: Delivers accurate, timely financial reporting and consistently upholds strong controls, compliance, and accountability across all financial processes.
Grit & Ownership: Takes full ownership of financial outcomes, proactively solves problems, drives improvements, and follows through on commitments to achieve business results.

Required Knowledge/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or related field
CPA strongly preferred
MBA a plus
10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
5+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
Manufacturing experience required
Private equity–backed environment strongly preferred
Experience with multi-entity or multi-site operations
Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition
Deep experience in cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory controls
Proven ability to produce accurate financial statements and maintain internal controls
Strong FP&A capability (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis)
Proven ability to lead and develop teams (5–15+ employees)
Strong cross-functional leadership with operations, supply chain, and executive teams
Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost drivers
Ability to translate financial results into actionable business insights

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