Controller

A well‑established and high‑performing accounting department within a growing manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead a team of three (AP, AR, Payroll/HR). This is an ideal role for a leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, developing talent, and maintaining excellence within daily accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and train a team of three (AP, AR, Payroll/HR).
• Upskill team members on journal entries, month‑end close, and reconciliation workflows.
• Serve as a hands-on leader involved in daily processes, not just delegating.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee and execute daily accounting functions, including:
• Job costing & cost analysis
• Variance analysis
• Journal entries
• Account reconciliations
• Financial reporting
• Own the month-end close process with a 3‑day close target .
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of AP, AR, Payroll, and financial data.

Process Ownership & Improvements

• Lead the transition of certain accounting and payroll functions from an outsourced model back in-house, including tax filings.
• Play a key role in the organization’s upcoming ERP go‑live (Epicor), supporting system adoption and troubleshooting.
• Drive process enhancements to strengthen control, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (mandatory).
• Extensive manufacturing accounting experience —preferably in a small to mid‑sized job shop, custom machine builder, or similar environment.
• 5+ years of hands‑on accounting leadership , managing small teams.
• Strong proficiency in cost accounting , including:
• Material, labor, and overhead cost analysis
• Standard vs. actual cost variance evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to personally handle journal entries, reconciliations, and full month-end close.
• Experience thriving in a hands‑on role rather than a purely supervisory one.
• CPA (active or inactive) strongly preferred.
• Payroll experience , including filing monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns.
• Experience supporting or leading an ERP implementation , ideally Epicor .
• Strong communication skills with an ownership mindset and ability to build upon existing team strengths.

You should be proficient in:

• Cost Accounting