Controller

About the Role:

The Controller is responsible for leading the organization's accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting strategic business decisions. This senior accounting leadership role oversees month-end close, budgeting, financial analysis, inventory accounting, compliance, and accounting staff development. The ideal candidate brings extensive manufacturing accounting experience, ERP expertise, and a strong understanding of financial reporting, cost accounting, and operational finance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, and fixed asset schedules.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses for executive leadership.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Partner with operations leadership to strengthen inventory controls, coordinate physical inventory counts, and improve inventory accuracy.
• Assist in developing the annual operating budget and monitor financial performance against budget objectives.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting continuous process improvement and professional growth.
• Prepare borrowing base reports and support lender reporting requirements.
• Manage sales and use tax reporting and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support annual financial audits and tax preparation by coordinating documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and compliance issues.
• Assist with credit reviews, collections, invoicing, credit memos, and billing corrections.
• Oversee purchasing activities and the procurement of materials to support operational needs.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems, financial processes, and reporting capabilities.
• Perform additional financial analysis, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience with a strong understanding of inventory and cost accounting.
• Experience managing the general ledger, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor or a comparable enterprise resource planning platform.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience supervising and developing accounting professionals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant, CPA, certification.
• Experience with cost analysis and manufacturing cost accounting.
• Knowledge of inventory valuation, purchasing, and supply chain financial processes.
• Experience supporting external audits, tax compliance, and lender reporting.
• Proven track record of identifying process improvements and increasing operational efficiency.
• Experience implementing accounting system enhancements, financial automation, or continuous improvement initiatives.