Controller - Manufacturing / Consumer Goods
Overview
A well-established and growing manufacturing and consumer goods organization is expanding its finance team and seeking an experienced Controller to support the continued scale of the business. This role is being added due to growth and increasing operational complexity and will work closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen accounting operations, reporting, and cross-functional support.
This is a hands-on role suited for someone who wants to go beyond traditional close and reporting and play an active role in improving processes, supporting operations, and driving accuracy and efficiency across the finance function.
Responsibilities
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Oversee core accounting operations including month-end close, financial statements, and GAAP compliance
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Manage and improve inventory and cost accounting processes, including COGS, standard costing, and variance analysis
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Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost controls
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Support and review commission and rebate reporting, working closely with sales and external vendors to resolve discrepancies
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Manage vendor relationships and oversee key financial interactions related to purchasing, rebates, and EDI transactions
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Assist with treasury and cash flow management, including forecasting, monitoring cash inflows/outflows, and working capital
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Leverage NetSuite to enhance reporting, automate processes, and improve data accuracy
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Support and guide the accounting team, including AR and AP functions, with the opportunity to expand leadership responsibilities over time
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Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements, including ERP optimization and reporting efficiencies
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Act as a key finance partner across departments, providing insight and support as the business continues to grow
Requirements
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Prior experience as a Controller, Financial Controller, or senior accounting leader within a manufacturing, consumer goods, or wholesale distribution environment
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Strong working knowledge of NetSuite in a manufacturing or inventory-driven business
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Solid experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and COGS
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Exposure to EDI platforms such as SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce, or CommerceHub
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Experience with treasury and cash flow management
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Advanced Excel skills including pivots, lookups, and reporting formulas
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Exposure to payroll processes and confidential HR-related accounting tasks preferred
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Ability to operate independently and bring structure, improvements, and accountability to the finance function
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive base salary, flexible based on experience
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Discretionary bonus potential
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization
