Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
The Controller will lead all financial operations across the site, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting while maintaining rigorous internal controls. This role plays a critical part in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making, with oversight of general accounting, cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, and IT.
The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, strong cost accounting background in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams toward operational and financial excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all financial operations, including general accounting, FP&A, cost accounting, and IT.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Maintain and refine the plant’s standard cost system to ensure integrity and transparency.
- Provide timely, accurate financial analysis and reporting for major business decisions, including capital expenditures and operational performance.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and reporting tools, leveraging the company’s newly implemented SAP ERP system.
- Deliver financial leadership and business insight to the executive team; participate in strategic decision-making.
- Develop and oversee financial plans, including forecasts, budgets, capital spending, and cash flow management.
- Lead and develop a finance team of 10, promoting high performance, accountability, and career growth.
- Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies and audit standards.
- Actively manage working capital, credit, collections, and cash, identifying opportunities to optimize assets and reduce costs.
- Partner with Sales to develop competitive and profitable pricing and quote strategies.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring efficient and accurate reviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
- Minimum 10 years of progressive financial management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Deep knowledge of accounting theory, GAAP, and financial control best practices.
- Proven experience in standard cost accounting and financial operations within complex manufacturing.
- Strong ERP knowledge—experience with SAP is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated leadership in building, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.
- High energy, hands-on, and deadline-driven leadership style with strong problem-solving skills.
Company DescriptionFounded by veterans of the staffing industry, StaffingForce is a recognized leader in the staffing industry, serving customers ranging from the Fortune 500 to medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups.
Company Description
Founded by veterans of the staffing industry, StaffingForce is a recognized leader in the staffing industry, serving customers ranging from the Fortune 500 to medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups.