Controller

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to oversee all aspects of accounting and financial management. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy compliance and efficiency while also serving as a strategic partner to leadership in guiding business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting a proven ability to lead teams and prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Oversee all accounting operations including the General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Inventory and Cost Accounting.

• Lead the monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
  • Prepare detailed financial reports management dashboards and analyses for the executive team including performance against budget forecasts and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Conduct in-depth variance analysis on revenue cost of goods sold (COGS) operating expenses and inventory.
  • Maintain proper accrual and timely reporting of all active corporate rebate and royalty programs

    Cost accounting and operational efficiency

  • Analyze and report on production costs including materials labor and overhead to identify areas for cost reduction process improvement and margin enhancement.
  • Manage and oversee the valuation reconciliation and integrity of inventory across raw materials work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods.
  • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to optimize inventory levels improve forecasting accuracy and streamline manufacturing processes from a financial perspective.

    Budgeting forecasting and strategic support

    • Oversee annual budgeting process and develop rolling financial forecasts in collaboration with department heads.
    • Prepare detailed cash flow forecasts and manage working capital effectively.
    • Provide financial modeling and analysis to support strategic initiatives capital expenditure decisions new product launches and pricing strategies.

      Internal controls and compliance

      • Establish implement and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
      • Manage external audit processes serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.
      • Ensure compliance with all federal state and local tax requirements including sales tax payroll tax and corporate income tax through our various partners.
      • Oversee debt covenant compliance and reporting as required by financing agreements.

        Additional desired attributes:

        • 6 years of professional experience ideally with a combination of public accounting and private industry experience
          • Experienced in a manufacturing environment and has prior experience in Cost Accounting
          • Curiosity of manufacturing process desired
        • 3 years recent experience in finance leadership roles
        • Current or prior experience working for a privately held company
        • Experience managing a team of 4 finance staff
        • Strong ERP and Excel skills
        • Collaborative confident team builder
        • Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
        • CPA or CMA preferred
        • Experience with Navision Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems a plus