Financial Controller - Manufacturing

Are you a Finance Leader in the Manufacturing sector looking for a new Leadership position? Do you have an advanced understanding of Cost Accounting, General Accounting and FP&A? Would you like to run the Finance Function for an entire business unit and partner daily with Operations Executives to achieve strategic financial goals? If so, please apply to the Financial Controller - Manufacturing opportunity near Putnam, CT for further consideration.

Client Details

The Financial Controller - Manufacturing will work for a very well established manufacturing company and be the key Finance Leader for the entire business unit. The position is on-site 5 days a week near Putnam CT - reporting daily to the Head of Operations and into the Financial Executive team based of Global HQ. Please review the job description and see what is on offer for the successful candidate for further consideration.

Description

• General Accounting & Financial Reporting - Journalize accounting entries, maintain general ledgers, and prepare monthly closes and financial statements.
• Reconciliations & Fixed Assets - Perform reconciliations for cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inter-company accounts, and inventory including valuation and reserves.
• Accounts Payable & Treasury Operations - Supervise accounts payable, coordinate with bank treasury systems, and manage cash operations including payment systems and positive pay controls.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis - Conduct monthly budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis between actuals and budget, including gross margin and standard cost reviews.
• Inventory & Cost Control - Oversee inventory control processes, physical inventory coordination, standard costing, labor/overhead rate calculations, and manufacturing cost monitoring.
• Capital & Operational Efficiency - Lead capital expenditure ROI modeling, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive efficiency improvements across operations.
• Tax & Audit Compliance - Handle sales and local tax filings, coordinate audit documentation and responses.
• KPI Monitoring & Reporting - Prepare and communicate daily KPIs, ensuring transparency and performance tracking across factory operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with production, procurement, planning, and administration to align financial and operational goals.
• Leadership & Staff Development - Coach, train, and evaluate staff performance to ensure high standards and continuous improvement in the finance function.

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Related Degree
• 10 - 15 + years of Financial Management/Leadership Tenure in the Manufacturing Sector Strongly preferred
• Cost Accounting, General Accounting, FP&A knowledge essential
• ERP System Usage
• Strong communication skills

Job Offer

The Financial Controller - Manufacturing is the lead finance person for the business and will enjoy:

• Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000
• Bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance Coverage
• FSA
• Life Insurance
• 401k plan and match
• PTO Allowance
• Additional facility shutdowns
• National Days Vacation
• Additional training and opportunity for future career growth and development

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