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The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing accounting experience and the ability to partner with operations to improve efficiency and profitability.\nResponsibilities\nFinancial & Accounting Oversight\nSupervise all accounting functions including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and month-end close\nPrepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements\nMaintain internal controls and ensure compliance with tax and reporting requirements\nManage cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting\nCoordinate audits and work with external accountants as needed\nManufacturing & Cost Accounting\nOversee cost accounting, job costing, and margin analysis\nTrack labor, material, and overhead costs for production\nMonitor and analyze variances between actual and budgeted costs\nSupport pricing decisions through cost and profitability analysis\nInventory & Operations Support\nOversee inventory accounting for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods\nPartner with production and purchasing teams to control costs and improve efficiency\nDevelop and monitor operational KPIs and financial metrics\nIdentify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in accounting or finance\n10 – 15 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment\nStrong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management\nStrong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills\nCPA, MBA, CMA preferred but not required\nPreferred Experience\nManufacturing, metal fabrication, or construction-related industry experience\nController or senior accounting role experience\nExperience supporting operational management and production teams\nBenefits\nCompetitive salary based on experience\nBenefits package (health, PTO, retirement)\nKey leadership role with direct impact on business performance\nPay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year\nWork Location: In person","company":"Confidential","rawCompany":"confidential","city":"Prentiss","state":"MS","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:44:01.771Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"},{"code":"333517","title":"Machine Tool Manufacturing","slug":"machine-tool-manufacturing"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Job Description\nWe are seeking an experienced controller to oversee all accounting and financial functions for our manufacturing facility. 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