Controller, Finance & Banking, Corporate Finance

Overview

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
. The client is a growing manufacturing company with strong growth potential. They seek 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 will 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.

• 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

• 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)

Determining compensation for this role depends on a wide array of factors including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, and other business needs. Where salary range disclosure is required by local law, the range will be noted in this posting. The role may include discretionary bonuses and eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

This position is subject to background and talent screening processes as part of the recruiting workflow.