Controller

Controller Manufacturing Company

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its finance and accounting operations. This is a key leadership role requiring a strong foundation in manufacturing accounting cost accounting financial reporting and operational finance.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with a hands-on business-oriented approach. This individual will partner closely with operational leadership to improve financial performance strengthen internal controls and provide meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance and accounting team including financial reporting general ledger and cost accounting.

• Oversee monthly quarterly and annual close processes ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.

• Manage standard costing inventory valuation cost analysis and manufacturing variances.

• Lead annual budgeting forecasting and financial planning processes.

• Partner with operations to analyze manufacturing performance profitability expenses and operational KPIs.

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls accounting policies and procedures.

• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.

• Manage capital expenditure budgeting fixed asset accounting and related financial analysis.

• Lead the annual physical inventory process and maintain effective inventory controls.

• Prepare financial reports forecasts and variance analyses for senior management.

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards including IFRS.

• Support internal and external audits and coordinate required financial and regulatory reporting.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes reporting efficiency and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.

• 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required; aerospace manufacturing experience highly valued.

• Strong background in cost accounting standard costing inventory management and manufacturing variance analysis.

• Experience leading accounting teams and overseeing the financial close.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting internal controls budgeting and forecasting.

• Understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.

• Ability to partner effectively with operations and senior leadership.

• Strong analytical communication and problem-solving skills.

• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance detailed accounting responsibilities and broader business objectives.

Why This Opportunity

• Key finance leadership role within an established manufacturing business.

• Significant interaction with operational and executive leadership.

• Opportunity to influence financial performance cost management and operational decision-making.

• Broad responsibility across accounting financial planning manufacturing finance and internal controls.