Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Controller

Location: Long Island, NY (hybrid)

Salary: $150,000‑$175,000 plus bonus

We are partnering with a rapidly expanding, high‑growth confectionary manufacturer in Long Island to find a Controller who will serve as the financial heartbeat of the organization.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will oversee all financial operations in a fast‑paced production environment. This isn’t a "back‑office" role; you will be a strategic partner to production, supply chain, and sales teams, driving performance and optimizing cost structures to support our continued expansion.

• Financial Stewardship: Lead the end‑to‑end preparation of financial statements (GAAP), maintain the general ledger, and deliver the performance dashboards that guide executive decision‑making.
• Cost Accounting Mastery: Own the standard costing, BOM accuracy, and overhead allocation. You will analyze production yields, scrap, and waste to drive continuous improvement on the factory floor.
• Operational Partnership: Collaborate with operations to evaluate new product costs and pricing strategies, ensuring maximum margin optimization for every piece of chocolate we produce.
• Inventory & Control: Oversee inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes while enforcing rigorous internal controls across procurement and finance.
• Cash & Treasury Management: Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and ROI analysis for significant capital expenditures in new equipment and facilities.
• Systems Optimization: Lead the evolution of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central environment, implementing automation and best practices for data integrity.

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership, with a heavy emphasis on manufacturing (Food & Beverage/CPG experience is a major plus).
• Technical Expertise: Deep mastery of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory management.
• Systems Fluency: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is highly preferred.
• The "Hands‑On" Mindset: You are comfortable in a fast‑paced production environment and have a passion for operational excellence.
• Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA designations are strongly preferred.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with FDA or SQF compliance frameworks is a significant advantage.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its affiliates, subsidiaries, and parents are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

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