Controller | Private Equity backed Manufacturer

Keys to an interview:
Controller | Private Equity backed Manufacturer

• 5+ years' Manufacturing Accounting experience
• M&A, acquisition accounting, business combination, opening balance sheet experience
• Experience leading portions of system implementations
• CPA preferred
• New office with flexible schedule (3-4 days in, flexible on which ones)
• Occasional travel

• Lead and oversee the monthly close process, ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting across the organization.
• Manage and develop the accounting team, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures to support a scalable, well-governed organization.
• Partner with operations and manufacturing leadership to deliver clear, actionable reporting on labor, overhead, production variances, and plant performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, providing ongoing analysis and reporting against budget and operational targets.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance, serving as the primary financial liaison for auditors and external advisors.
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, insurance programs, and liquidity optimization initiatives.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership, providing insight on contracts, strategic initiatives, and key business decisions.