Controller

Job Overview

Responsible for the overall financial management of the company, including accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting oversight, cost control, banking relationships, insurance, utilities, tax coordination, and employee financial benefits administration, while supervising the Bookkeeper and supporting operational and strategic decision-making.

Duties

- Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, fixed assets, cost accounting, and revenue recognition.

- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes; prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).

- Ensure accuracy of financial records and quality control over transactions in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory reporting.

- ·Research technical accounting issues to maintain compliance with evolving standards.

- Supervise, train, and support the Bookkeeper in daily accounting activities.

- Lead annual budgeting and ongoing financial forecasting processes, coordinating the preparation and reporting of variances.

- Monitor all company expenses to ensure alignment with approved budgets; provide variance analysis and report results to management.

- Work with management to identify cost drivers, evaluate spending trends, and implement expense reduction initiatives.

- Provide financial analysis to support pricing, capital purchases, and operational decisions.

- Oversee inventory accounting including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.

- Ensure accurate product costing, labor allocation, and overhead absorption.

- Monitor inventory valuation, obsolescence, and physical inventory processes.

- Partner with operations to analyze production costs, variances, and efficiencies.

- Manage company banking relationships, credit lines, and treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

- Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements, tax filings, and coordination with external tax professionals.

- Coordinate with lenders, external accountants, and auditors to provide required financial reporting.

- Manage corporate insurance programs (liability, property, workers’ comp) and evaluate risk exposure with brokers.

- Track R&D expenditures and support documentation for tax credits, grants, or capitalization of development costs.

Experience

- 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in a small or mid-sized company with hands-on financial responsibility required.

- Experience working in an ISO 9001:2015 environment a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person