Controller

Job Title: Controller (Manufacturing/CFO Track) Reports To: CFO Approved By: Human Resources Director Approved Date: 01/2026 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Accounting & Financial Control · Lead month-end close and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements · Own cost accounting, including job costing, WIP, and inventory valuation · Manage AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and internal controls · Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning · Analyze margins using standard costing and variance analysis Manufacturing & Operations Finance Partner with operations on manufacturing finance, labor efficiency, utilization, and margins Support pricing, quoting, and operational decision-making Maintain and improve ERP system processes Develop KPI reporting and management dashboards Insurance, Compliance & Corporate Filings Oversee insurance programs, including coordination with brokers, renewals, certificates, and claims support Ensure timely completion of insurance-related filings and reporting requirements Satisfy government, regulatory, and other required financial or legal filings Support contract administration and compliance related to financial and insurance obligations Coordinate with external advisors on compliance, reporting, and risk management matter EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Required · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance · 7+ years of experience as a Controller or Senior Accountant in manufacturing · Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, job costing, and WIP · Experience owning month-end close and financial reporting · Comfort operating in a hands-on, owner-operated environment Preferred · CPA or CMA · Experience in job shop or metal fabrication · Exposure to multi-entity or consolidated accounting · Experience overseeing insurance programs or compliance reporting · Interest in progressing to a CFO role LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. COMPENSATION & GROWTH Competitive salary based on experience Bonus opportunity Long-term growth into CFO oversight Direct exposure to ownership and operations leadership Pay: $63,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Travel reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person