Controller

A fast-growing technology and manufacturing company is seeking a Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting function and serve as a key financial partner to leadership. This role is ideal for a strong Controller who has owned the close, understands manufacturing and inventory-driven accounting, and is ready to take the next step in their career.

The Controller will be responsible for building structure, tightening processes, and ensuring financial accuracy as the business grows in complexity across product lines, production facilities, and entities. This is a hands-on role that blends technical accounting, operational leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Close

Own the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process

Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Maintain and improve the general ledger, chart of accounts, and account reconciliations

Oversee journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition, and reserves

Partner with FP&A and leadership to explain variances and trends

Own inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

Oversee standard costing, job/production costing, and COGS analysis

Partner with operations and manufacturing on inventory controls, cycle counts, and physical inventories

Monitor inventory reserves, obsolescence, and scrap/yield variances

Support margin analysis and cost optimization initiatives across product lines

AP, AR & Cash Management

Oversee AP, AR, and cash disbursements

Ensure strong controls around bill pay, vendor management, and collections

Monitor cash flow and support short-term liquidity forecasting

Improve processes and controls as transaction volume and production scale increase

Systems, Process & Controls

Own and optimize the accounting system and related tools (NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar ERP)

Build scalable accounting processes and internal controls suitable for a growing manufacturing operation

Improve documentation, workflows, and close timelines

Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants

Support audit and tax compliance processes

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff (or outsourced partners)

Act as a trusted partner to Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, and FP&A

Translate accounting concepts into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders

Bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to problem solving

Qualifications

5-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm)

Background in technology-enabled manufacturing, hardware, industrials, or other inventory-heavy businesses strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of GAAP and manufacturing/inventory accountingExperience owning month-end close and preparing financial statements

ERP experience required (NetSuite strongly preferred)

Advanced Excel skills; comfort in data-heavy environments

CPA preferred but not required

Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving business

What This Role Offers

Opportunity to step into a true ownership role and grow with the business

High visibility with leadership and meaningful impact on operations

Ability to build structure and scale systems the right way

A collaborative, execution‑oriented environment

#J-18808-Ljbffr