Controller

LAKEWOOD ACQUISITION LLC

Lakewood, WA Job Details Full-time $125,000 - $140,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) 6% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Cost accounting analysis Inventory valuation Standard costing Mergers & acquisitions experience within finance Valuation Manufacturing facility experience Team development Bachelor's degree Accounting experience within manufacturing industry Organizational integration coordination Financial workflow efficiency improvements Managing accounting teams Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description Description:

About the Role The Controller owns accounting operations for a growing, multi-location manufacturing business and reports to the VP of Finance. This is a build role. Some processes, systems, and controls exist and need to be cleaned up; others do not exist yet and need to be created. The person in this seat has done this before in a manufacturing environment, has led accounting teams spread across locations and states, and has worked through an acquisition from the finance side. Responsibilities Build and clean up the accounting function Assess current processes, controls, and reporting, and set priorities for what to fix first Establish accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls where none exist and tighten them where they do Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements, and shorten the close calendar over time Own manufacturing cost accounting Maintain standard and actual costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis across production lines Review inventory counts, reserves, and adjustments, and work with operations to resolve discrepancies at the source Partner with plant and operations leaders to explain cost drivers and act on variances Lead a distributed team Manage, train, and develop accounting staff across locations, including remote and out-of-state team members Set clear standards and accountability for a team that does not sit in one building Support acquisitions and growth Lead finance work on acquisitions and integrations, including purchase accounting, opening balance sheets, and bringing new entities onto company systems and close processes Support system changes and conversions in SAP Business One and QuickBooks Improve efficiency Identify and implement automation and AI-assisted workflows to reduce manual entry, reconciliation time, and reporting turnaround Improve data accuracy and reporting in SAP B1 and related tools Plan and report Prepare budgets, forecasts, and management reporting at the company, department, and location level Maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast Present results, risks, and trends to executive and operational leaders in plain terms Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and insurance providers, and ensure GAAP, tax, audit, and lender compliance

Requirements:

Qualified Candidates Will Have Manufacturing cost accounting experience within the past 5 years (standard costing, inventory valuation, variances, overhead allocation) 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years as a Controller or Assistant Controller Experience managing accounting staff across locations, including remote or out-of-state team members Experience building or rebuilding an accounting function in a startup, new entity, or cleanup situation Finance-side experience with at least one acquisition (purchase accounting, opening balance sheet, integration) Measurable results reducing manual work and shortening the close Practical use of AI or automation in accounting workflows Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Ideal Candidates Will Also Have CPA, CMA, or MBA SAP Business One experience QuickBooks experience Experience in aerospace, defense, firearms, or other regulated manufacturing Eligibility Requirements This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status. Because this position may involve access to firearms, ammunition, or controlled areas of a licensed firearms manufacturing facility, candidates must not be prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)) or Washington state law. Will work onsite in Lakewood, WA, with occasional travel to other company locations as needed.

Compensation and Benefits Base salary:

$125,000 to $140,000 annually Annual bonus: target of 25% of base salary Maximum total target compensation: $175,000 401(k) with 6% company match 3 weeks of paid time off 12 paid holidays Medical, dental, and vision coverage (80% employer paid for employee and dependents)