Controller

Controller at InventWood Inc. Controller at InventWood Inc. in Frederick, Maryland Posted in 5 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

We're a fast-growing manufacturing startup looking for an experienced Controller to step in and take assist in the structure of our financial operations. This is a high-impact contract role for a finance professional who thrives in ambiguous environments, loves building from scratch, and can operate as both a strategic partner and a hands-on operator. You'll work directly alongside our Director of Finance to ensure strategic alignment, support ongoing initiatives, and help build a high-functioning accounting team and reporting structure fit for scale.

WHAT YOU'LL

DOPartner with the Director of Finance to ensure alignment across financial strategy, priorities, and deliverablesLead and support the implementation of NetSuite including data migration, chart of accounts setup, workflow configuration, and team trainingAudit and streamline existing accounting processes and procedures, identifying gaps and inefficiencies and driving improvementsDefine and build out the accounting team's organizational structure, roles, and responsibilitiesDevelop and own management reporting frameworks including dashboards, KPIs, and recurring financial packages for leadershipOwn the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process end-to-endDesign and implement scalable internal controls and finance policies from the ground upDevelop cost accounting systems suited to manufacturing operations (BOM, WIP, COGS)Manage accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and cash flowEnsure tax compliance and coordinate with external auditors and advisorsPartner with operations to track production costs, variances, and marginsREQUIREMENTS7+ years in accounting or finance roles, including controller-level experiencePrior experience in a startup or high-growth company (pre-Series C preferred)Hands-on manufacturing or product-based business background requiredDemonstrated experience building or overhauling finance processes and proceduresHands-on NetSuite experience required; implementation experience strongly preferredTrack record building or restructuring accounting teamsExperience developing management reporting structures and financial dashboardsDeep knowledge of GAAP; CPA strongly preferredExperience with cost accounting and inventory managementComfortable operating as a collaborative partner to senior finance leadershipNICE TO HAVEExperience supporting a fundraise or M&A processBackground in lean manufacturing or operations financeFamiliarity with NetSuite manufacturing modules (WIP, production orders) recblid h33xs6617sus2l25alofxzn4ihukyt