Controller

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:

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

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

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

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

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

Own and optimize ERP systems (Spectrum 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

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

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.

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

Experience with public accounting and financial reporting, with prior audit experience strongly preferred

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

FLSA executive and professional positions paid on a salary basis, where project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks over forty (40) hours (including weekends or holidays)

This role will be in office setting, however frequent visits to the production floor are required to oversee operations, ensure compliance and safety standards.

Mobility: Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs.

Manual Dexterity: Occasional use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items up to twenty-five (25) pounds. All lifting should be done following OSHA standards.

Visual and Auditory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear well enough to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively with team members.