Controller, Finance & Banking, Corporate Finance

Controller | Manufacturing | Tolland County, CT

Vaco, a national search firm, is representing a dynamic manufacturing company in their search for a Controller to join their Senior Leadership Team in Tolland County, Connecticut
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Our client is a growing manufacturing company with strong growth potential. They're seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven financial leader who will ensure the accuracy of financial statements and compliance while providing essential business partnership to Commercial and Operational leaders.

The Role: This dual-reporting position (CEO and parent company CFO) is responsible for financial statement accuracy, regulatory compliance, cost control implementation, and strategic financial planning within a manufacturing environment. You'll oversee AR/AP, treasury activities, tax compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting while enhancing the business's financial health and profitability through decision support on product pricing and cost management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports
• Collaborate with production teams to monitor manufacturing costs, efficiency, and inventory valuation
• Analyze financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational improvements
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections
• Monitor KPIs and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability
• Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to track manufacturing costs, labor utilization, and material spending
• Evaluate capital expenditure requests, ROI analyses, and project cost tracking
• Support pricing analysis, cost modeling, and margin analysis for customer quotations and contracts
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
• 5-10 years of experience in financial management, preferably in manufacturing or aerospace industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ERP systems experience (Visual preferred)