Controller

Position Summary

The Controller will oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role is a highly visible, highly independent role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys improving systems, and is comfortable managing both day-to-day accounting and higher-level financial strategy.

You will manage the company’s accounting functions including payroll oversight, job costing, billing, AP/AR, monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, audit support, and compliance. You will work closely with ownership/executive leadership and interface with external partners such as CPA firms.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll reconciliation.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, project/job costing reports, and management dashboards.
• Manage cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Oversee payroll recording and reconcile payroll liabilities.
• Support project managers with job-costing accuracy and WIP reporting.
• Review and approve vendor contracts, credit applications, and financial agreements.
• Coordinate with external CPAs for tax filings, 1120-S, 941/940, sales tax, insurance audits, and banking requirements.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, workflows, and documentation.
• Assist leadership with strategic financial planning and scenario modeling.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in inventory management systems in a job shop manufacturing setting.
• Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.
• Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated business partnering and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions.
• Prior experience working with Acumatica or other ERPs.
• High degree of proficiency with Excel, MS Access and PowerPoint.
• Strong project management skills.
• High energy, high ownership of work product and dedication and commitment to driving results.
• CPA or CMA preferred 

Competencies Required

• Make confident, fact-based decisions.
• Suggests and implements solutions to problems. 
• Forecast issues in advance so proper countermeasures can be implemented - internally and externally.
• Facilitate communication between team members to ensure efforts are aligned.
• Take accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Adept at using logic and reasoning to work through problems and analyze information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a mix of public and private accounting environments 
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Must have a strong Cost systems background with experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on the development and analysis of cost standards.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Bachelor's degree required, with a concentration in Finance or Accounting.
• Demonstrated abilities in financial modeling and analysis.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Compensation/Other Considerations

• Compensation range based on experience 
• Health, dental, 401k and other benefits
• 401(k) plan with 4% match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• A stable, growing company with a strong reputation in manufacturing.
• Some travel