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Controller Controller / Accounting Manager A small but established manufacturing company is seeking a Controller / Accounting Manager to lead its accounting and finance function in a highly visible role reporting directly to ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who wants to take full ownership of the financial function, work closely with operations, and play a key role in supporting the business as it continues to grow. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being the senior-most finance and accounting professional within a smaller organization. The right candidate will be comfortable overseeing day-to-day accounting, managing financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and serving as a trusted advisor to ownership. Manufacturing experience is required, and experience working with inventory, production activity, and raw materials is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the accounting and finance function as the top accounting professional within the company
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and preparation of financial statements
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly reporting and financial analysis to ownership
• Partner directly with the owner on business performance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Oversee inventory-related accounting and collaborate with internal operational staff to maintain accuracy around materials and production activity
• Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory movements, and related balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Analyze financial and operational results and provide insight into trends, variances, and business performance
• Help establish and improve processes, controls, and reporting within a growing small-company environment
• Coordinate with external partners on tax, audit, banking, and other financial matters as needed
• Serve as a key resource to leadership on both accounting matters and broader business decisions

Why :

• Opportunity to lead the accounting function and have direct impact on the business
• High-visibility role reporting directly to ownership
• Broad scope across accounting, reporting, operations, and financial oversight
• Ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, ownership, and working closely with leadership in a small-company setting If you?

re a manufacturing accounting professional looking for an opportunity to step into a lead role and serve as the top finance and accounting resource for a business, we?d love to hear from you.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor?s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in a Controller, Accounting Manager, or lead accounting role within a small or mid-sized company strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation, month-end close, general ledger accounting, and internal controls
• Experience with inventory accounting in a manufacturing setting required
• Experience working with raw materials, production inputs, or cost-related accounting strongly preferred
• Experience with a larger ERP system required
• Strong Excel skills and overall systems aptitude
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and communicate effectively with ownership and operational teams