Controller

Controller

Location: Ocala, FL

Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 annually

Position Type: Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

Our great client is seeking a hands-on, highly capable Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations. This is a build and improve role,not simply maintaining existing systems.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing accounting experience and the ability to create structure, implement systems, and develop processes from the ground up. This role requires a proactive leader who is comfortable working closely with ownership and plant leadership to build a scalable finance function.

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee daily accounting functions, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and dashboards

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies

• Lead audit, tax, and lender reporting processes

Systems & ERP Implementation

• Evaluate current systems and recommend best-fit accounting/ERP/MRP solutions

• Lead system selection, implementation, and optimization

• Design scalable chart of accounts and reporting structures

• Ensure systems support inventory, costing, production, and financial reporting

• Establish controls for system usage, data integrity, and approvals

Process Development & Internal Controls

• Build and document accounting policies and procedures

• Establish internal controls across all financial processes

• Standardize close processes, reconciliations, and reporting timelines

• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Develop and maintain accurate product costing (materials, labor, overhead, scrap, variances)

• Oversee inventory accounting, WIP, and finished goods valuation

• Analyze manufacturing performance, including efficiency, yield, and margins

• Partner with operations and leadership to improve profitability and cost controls

• Support pricing decisions with detailed cost and margin analysis

Planning & Business Partnership

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning

• Develop KPIs and financial dashboards

• Provide insights on capital investments, process improvements, and growth strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including manufacturing

• 3+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar leadership role

• Strong expertise in cost accounting (inventory, BOMs, WIP, standard costing, variance analysis)

• Proven experience implementing or upgrading accounting/ERP systems

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off