Client Overview: Our client is an industry-leading manufacturer providing products and services that meet or exceed customer's quality expectations. We have been called on to assist in their search for a Controller to support their growth.

Job title:  Controller

Mission: The Controller is responsible for maintaining financial accuracy, monitoring key performance indicators, ensuring cost control measures, and supporting the company’s strategic initiatives through detailed financial analysis. The Operations Controller will collaborate with the production, supply chain, and executive teams to optimize financial performance, streamline processes, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Finance to prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the manufacturing operations.
• Report on production costs, raw material expenses, labor costs, overheads, and variances to budget. Publish monthly KPI’s.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for manufacturing operations.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and cost accounting for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Review and post transactions to the financial system monthly.
• Monitor production costs, identify inefficiencies, and recommend actions for cost reduction.
• Provide detailed analysis of manufacturing variances (materials, labor, overhead, etc.).
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve cost efficiency.
• Develop and implement internal controls for financial and operational processes to safeguard assets.
• Work closely with the operations team to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Conduct audits of production and inventory processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Oversee and manage inventory costing, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Partner with the supply chain and procurement teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting of inventory levels, purchases, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial forecasts for manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast future production needs and align financial goals with operational capabilities.
• Ensure adherence to all financial regulations, accounting standards (GAAP), and company policies.
• Prepare for internal and external audits related to manufacturing operations and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with the external auditors for year-end audit processes.
• Leading and mentoring the Production Clerks and Receiving Clerks team supporting the operations function.
• Build strong relationships with other departments, including production, supply chain, and sales, to ensure alignment between financial and operational goals.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the operations team, providing insights and recommendations on financial performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree or CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in financial management or accounting, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an office environment as well as in a manufacturing plant setting. Occasional travel may be required to visit manufacturing sites, the corporate site, or attend industry events.

Compensation Range: From 150,000 USD annually + Bonus 

Other information: Candidate must show proof of US citizenship/visa/alien registration. No sponsorship will be offered for this role.

ABOUT CONSEA:

Consea America is a leading executive search firm providing high-quality solutions in search and selection of Middle to Top Management across many industries including Automotive and Manufacturing, Fashion & Retail, Consumer Goods, and Health Care industries boasting long-term relationships both with clients and candidates. 

At Consea, we focus on relationships – with each other, our clients, and our candidates - in fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity - diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas drive innovation and make us successful. Consea is committed to a recruitment process that results in hiring the best applicants. Consea’s Delivery Team will be responsible for sourcing, pre-selecting, pre-screen, interview, and offer.

Consea promotes equal opportunity through affirmative action in employment. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and qualified veteran status. Equal opportunity results when all applicants are treated consistently at every stage of recruitment.