Controller

Job Summary:

Oversee all accounting and finance functions while providing strategic financial guidance to support the company’s growth and operations. Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and cash flow in line with ownership’s direction. Work with senior leadership to analyze results and recommend actions to improve profitability, efficiency, and long-term financial strength.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise accounting and finance staff, including AP/AR, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of finance and accounting team members.
• Conduct or coordinate training in financial systems, procedures, and internal controls.
• Create and manage team schedules; maintain records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
• Manage workflow within the department to meet reporting deadlines and operational needs.
• Evaluate performance, provide feedback, and support career development opportunities.
• Help resolve employee issues and disputes within the department in coordination with HR and management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative financial solutions and approaches to complex business problems.
• Direct or coordinate the organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and improve efficiency.
• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyze operations and financial results to evaluate company performance, identify areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
• Prepare, monitor, and present annual operating and capital budgets for approval.
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses, and cash flow to support planning and decision-making.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, and other administrative control processes.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting, cash management, purchasing, and disbursements.
• Prepare and review financial documents, reports, and analyses for management and ownership.
• Prepare operational progress or status reports that highlight key financial and operational metrics.
• Confer with supervisors, upper management, and staff to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems.
• Implement corrective action plans to address financial or operational variances and process issues.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and relationships with banks, CPAs, and other financial partners.
• Support the development and maintenance of ISO and other quality or process standards relevant to financial and operational controls.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area.
• Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and common office software; strong spreadsheet and analysis skills.
• Ability to read and understand production schedules, work orders, and related operational documentation.
• NetSuite experience a plus

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of applicable accounting/finance experience, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Prior experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior finance role in a manufacturing or similar environment preferred.

Salary: 100K-110K/yr