Controller

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations. This position will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, internal controls, and strategic financial planning while partnering closely with executive leadership to support continued growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Inventory Accounting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-range financial planning.
• Monitor product costing, inventory valuation, margin analysis, and cost accounting activities.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Partner with Operations and Sales leadership to identify opportunities for increased profitability and process improvement.
• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting staff while strengthening internal controls and financial procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting and finance functions.

ERP Optimization & Process Improvement

• Take ownership of a recently implemented SAP Business One (SAP B1) ERP system, focusing on stabilization, workflow optimization, and post-implementation enhancements.
• Identify system configuration issues, audit financial data flows, and implement process improvements across the organization.
• Partner with external consultants to improve AP and AR automation workflows, reduce manual processes, and enhance data accuracy.
• Reconcile and clean up financial data resulting from post-go-live processing issues.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure cross-functional data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Develop scalable processes and controls to support future growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
• SAP Business One (SAP B1) experience highly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working within ERP systems and leading process improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally across operations, sales, and executive leadership.