Job Summary
The Controller is responsible for leading all accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple U.S.-based sites within a commercial door business. This role ensures the integrity of financial data, compliance with U.S. GAAP, and alignment with operational and strategic goals.
As a key finance leader, the Controller partners closely with plant leadership, operations, and executive management to drive cost transparency, improve margins, and maintain a disciplined control environment. This role requires a hands-on leader who can operate both strategically and tactically in a multi-location manufacturing setting
Responsibilities
- Safety First. Stay alert. You are empowered to speak up and act before risks arise.
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across all locations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, including intercompany eliminations and location-level reporting
- Oversee cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation (WIP and finished goods)
- Partner with plant leadership to analyze production costs, identify inefficiencies, and drive margin improvement
- Establish and maintain standardized accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across all facilities
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and executive reporting
- Serve as primary liaison for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and audit readiness
- Drive ERP and financial system optimization, including process standardization and reporting automation
- Lead, develop, and mentor accounting teams, including plant-level finance personnel
- Support strategic initiatives including site integrations, operational improvements, and potential M&A activity
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA or CMA designation
- Experience in multi-location manufacturing or building products industry
- ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar)
Skills & Characteristics
- Strong operational and manufacturing finance acumen
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
- Proven leadership and team development capabilities
- High attention to detail with strong internal control mindset
- Effective communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 15 - 30%
- Ability to remain seated for extended periods
- Ability to stand, walk, and navigate manufacturing environments as needed
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 5% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
