Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

We are seeking a hands‑on Controller to lead day‑to‑day accounting and personally own the close in a lean environment. This is not a purely supervisory role—this leader will roll up sleeves, book journal entries, drive close discipline, and partner closely with Operations and Supply Chain to strengthen inventory integrity, costing accuracy, and audit/lender readiness.

Personally own the monthly close (hands‑on journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet integrity) in a lean environment. Lead manufacturing accounting with deep inventory rigor: standard costing, BOMs, variances, inventory controls, and reserves (E&O/obsolescence, PPV, etc.). Establish a strong operating cadence with Operations and Supply Chain (in‑person huddles); proactively challenge POs/transactions when they don’t look right. Maintain audit readiness (standard audit + frequent lender reporting/covenant support).

Lead the weekly update of the 13‑week cash flow forecast with clear variance explanations and forward‑looking insights.

• Lead day‑to‑day accounting operations including general ledger activity, AP/AR oversight, and month‑end close execution.
• Own month‑end/quarter‑end/year‑end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure strong balance sheet integrity (reconciliations, roll forwards, substantiation, and clean support for all key accounts).
• Own inventory accounting and controls, including:
• Standard cost maintenance and discipline (BOM accuracy, overhead concepts, variance analysis).
• Cycle count governance, inventory reconciliations, and adjustment approvals.
• Reserve support (E&O/obsolescence, PPV/variances) and defensible documentation.
• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders to ensure timely deliverables and well‑supported work papers.
• Drive process improvements across close, reporting, and ERP workflows (clean‑up, standardization, and scalability).
• Support weekly cash cadence and the 13‑week cash forecast; communicate variance drivers and risk/opportunity visibility to leadership.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations and Supply Chain to improve purchasing discipline, inventory accuracy, and cost visibility.

• AP/AR functions report into the Controller; works closely with Cost Accounting.
• No Senior Accountant currently.
• Payroll currently aligned to HR (expected to transition toward Finance over time; likely payroll specialist hire in the future).
• Multi‑entity experience is a plus (potential consolidation/clean‑up over time).

• Fully owns the accounting close and reporting cadence; identifies and implements improvements that increase close efficiency and quality.
• Weekly 13‑week cash flow forecast is accurate, forward‑looking, and trusted by leadership, with clear variance explanations.
• Inventory, standard costs, and reserves (E&O, PPV, variances) are clean, well‑supported, and audit‑ready.
• Established a strong operating cadence with Ops and Supply Chain and is viewed as a trusted, detail‑oriented finance partner who pushes back constructively.

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience with manufacturing + inventory depth (standard costing, BOMs, variances, controls).
• Demonstrated hands‑on close ownership (journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet stewardship).
• Experience working with external auditors; comfortable supporting lender / covenant reporting requirements.
• Strong Excel skills; ERP fluency and ability to improve processes—not just operate them.
• Clear communication, strong judgment, and confidence partnering cross‑functionally.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (Master’s a plus).
• CPA preferred (or strong equivalent technical foundation).
• Experience with SAP Business ByDesign or similar manufacturing ERP; master data/process clean‑up experience a plus.
• PE‑backed / mid‑market environment; multi‑entity accounting experience.

• On‑site: 5 days/week
• Compensation: $160K–$180K base + 5–10% bonus.
• Benefits: HMO fully paid for self + family.

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