Controller

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 or significant deficiencies

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, etc.)

Oversee all accounting activities

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 (Dynamics SL 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

Improved close cycle (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, Finance, or related field required

Master’s degree preferred

CPA strongly preferred

7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience

Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role

Public accounting experience, with prior audit experience strongly preferred

Experience with manufacturing and percentage of completion revenue recognition preferred

Advanced experience with MS Office (i.e., Excel)

Private equity–backed environment preferred

Experience with multi-entity or multi-site operations

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance

Proven ability to produce accurate financial statements

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

Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and non-financial information to stakeholders

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.