Controller

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Corporate Controller will lead financial reporting and accounting operations across a growing, multi-entity manufacturing organization. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role with responsibility for the close process, manufacturing costing, inventory, budgeting, controls, systems improvements, acquisitions, and leadership of a small accounting team.

The Controller will also play a key role in ERP standardization, acquisition integration, AP automation, inventory improvements, and building the finance infrastructure needed to support continued growth and future external audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, financial reporting, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and management reporting.
• Standardize accounting policies, processes, controls, and the chart of accounts across multiple entities.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow, and working capital management.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, margins, standard costing, WIP, and inventory valuation to identify opportunities for improved profitability and efficiency.
• Strengthen inventory controls, cycle counting, tracking, and reporting.
• Lead ERP and financial systems integration, including onboarding newly acquired businesses.
• Drive process improvements and automation, including accounts payable automation.
• Support acquisition integration, year-end reporting, tax requirements, and preparation for external audits.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership to support business decisions and growth.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small accounting team while remaining hands-on with day-to-day finance operations.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a multi-entity manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, WIP, and inventory valuation.
• ERP experience required, with SAP and ERP implementation/standardization experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with acquisitions, systems integration, process automation, or audit readiness is an asset.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.