Controller

Job Description

Controller

Shift: 1st
Location: Williamsburg, Iowa

Position Overview
A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Controller to lead plant-level financial operations, costing, and accounting activities within a fast-paced production environment. This position will play a critical role in driving financial accuracy, supporting operational decision-making, and partnering closely with plant leadership to improve overall business performance. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, audit support, and financial reporting. This role will serve as a key business partner to leadership, helping translate financial data into actionable insights that support profitability, efficiency, and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant-level accounting and financial operations, including month-end close, reporting, and analysis.
• Own P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking.
• Lead cost accounting activities, including standard costing, variance analysis, and product/program/quote costing.
• Analyze financial results and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
• Partner with plant leadership to support operational decision-making and strategic planning.
• Act as a key financial business partner to the General Manager and leadership team.
• Prepare, support, and manage audit activities, including documentation and auditor interaction.
• Utilize ERP/CMS or similar manufacturing systems for data extraction, validation, and financial analysis.
• Improve financial processes, controls, and reporting structure within a growing or evolving environment.
• Support inventory accounting, material valuation, and manufacturing cost accuracy.
• Develop financial models and analysis to support business decisions and operational initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
• Monitor financial performance and provide regular reporting and insight to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives from a financial perspective, including cost reduction and efficiency opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of finance experience within a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Strong experience in cost accounting, including product, program, or quote costing.
• Experience analyzing financial data to explain business performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Hands-on experience supporting audits, including preparation, documentation, and auditor interaction.
• Experience using ERP, CMS, or similar manufacturing systems for financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience working in environments with limited or evolving processes/controls.
• Leadership experience, including prior responsibility for managing a finance or accounting team.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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