Controller

Overview

The Controller is a handson financial leader responsible for implementing Microsoft Business Central managing daytoday accounting operations and ensuring accurate timely financial reporting. This role combines operational accounting expertise with process improvement systems implementation and smallteam leadership-ideal for a rising Senior Accountant or Assistant Controller ready to step into full ownership of the function.

Key Responsibilities

ERP & Systems Leadership

• Lead the implementation of Microsoft Business Central including configuration data migration testing training and rollout.
• Stabilize accounting workflows and ensure system adoption across the organization.
• Develop internal controls processes and SOPs aligned to the new ERP environment.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee all daily accounting functions including AP AR cash management bank reconciliations and general ledger.
• Manage and mentor a team of up to 5 accounting staff providing direction training and accountability.
• Maintain a structured reliable monthly close process.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver timely accurate monthly financial statements for leadership and management review.
• Maintain and improve cost accounting processes manufacturing job costing and inventory accuracy.
• Prepare management reporting KPIs variance analyses and adhoc financial insights.

Cash Flow & Forecasting

• Build and maintain a reliable 13week cash flow forecast for management review.
• Monitor liquidity working capital and cash management practices.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Strengthen accounting policies procedures and internal controls.
• Standardize workflows across departments to create consistency and transparency.
• Support crossfunctional decisionmaking with clear operational and financial insights.

Qualifications

• 35 years progressive accounting experience (Senior Accountant or Assistant Controller level).
• Strong background in manufacturing accounting including jobcosting and inventory.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central preferred.
• Handson operator with the capability to build processes and lead a small team.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Success Metrics First 12 Months

• Implement Microsoft Business Central and stabilize workflows within 9 months.
• Deliver timely accurate monthly financial statements consistently within 2 months.
• Establish and manage a reliable 13week cash flow forecast within 2 months.
• Create repeatable documented SOPs for AP AR monthend close and jobcost processes.
• Improve accuracy of job costing and inventory financials.