Controller - CPA

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to oversee and manage all financial and accounting operations for a growing manufacturing organization. This individual will play a key leadership role in strengthening the company's financial infrastructure, improving accounting processes, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong background in manufacturing or another operationally complex environment who can balance day-to-day accounting oversight with broader strategic initiatives. This individual will lead ERP integration and optimization efforts, establish scalable processes and internal controls, ensure regulatory and financial compliance, and provide meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.

Opportunity to Make an Impact: Take ownership of the company's financial and accounting operations while playing a key role in shaping its future growth.
Drive Meaningful Change: Lead ERP integration, modernize accounting processes, and implement best practices that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Leadership Visibility: Partner directly with executive leadership and operational teams, providing financial insights that influence business decisions and strategic initiatives.
Build for the Future: Help strengthen the company's financial infrastructure, establish scalable systems and controls, and support continued organizational growth.
Career Growth: Join an organization where you can take ownership, bring new ideas to the table, and make a lasting impact on the business.

Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations: Oversee all accounting and finance functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and month-end/year-end close.
Financial Reporting: Manage the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
ERP Integration & Optimization: Lead ERP implementation, integration, and system optimization initiatives, ensuring financial systems are properly configured, integrated, and aligned with business operations.
Process Improvement: Evaluate existing accounting workflows and implement process improvements, automation, and best practices to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Internal Controls & Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures while ensuring compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and applicable financial reporting requirements.
Manufacturing Accounting: Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory valuation, standard costing, labor and overhead allocations, cost variances, and analysis of production costs.
Financial Planning & Analysis: Partner with operational leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial models that support business planning and profitability.
Audit & Tax Coordination: Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners while coordinating annual audits, tax filings, and regulatory requirements.
Leadership & Business Partnership: Serve as a financial advisor to executive leadership, providing financial insights, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting strategic business initiatives.
Team Development: Lead and develop the accounting team, establishing accountability, promoting best practices, and building a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with prior experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent leadership role.
Previous experience within a manufacturing, distribution, or other inventory-intensive environment strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
Experience with ERP implementation, integration, or optimization projects.
Knowledge of manufacturing accounting principles, including inventory valuation, cost accounting, standard costing, and production variances.
Demonstrated success identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements across accounting and finance functions.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments and with executive leadership.