Controller – Manufacturing
Full-Time
Akron, New York
03/04/2026
Compensation: 100000.-110000. / Annually
Benefit Offered: YES
Our client, a global manufacturer of precision sheet-metal products, has an immediate need for an experienced Controller, to join our winning team in Buffalo.
Our candidate of choice will be responsible for the overall coordination of corporate financial planning activities. Division including: the annual budget process, forecasting and internal reporting to Senior Management. You will also have responsibilities for review/approval of general accounting for your team. The Company uses a shared Business System for Accounting. This position will be required to coordinate with the international finance teams to ensure proper accounting and reconciliations are performed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Create an environment of controls to ensure the safeguarding of company assets, including, but not limited to cash, inventory, fixed assets, and investments.
- Understand the relationship of computer and process-driven systems, ensuring controls are in place.
- Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep Group Leadership informed of the financial condition of Division.
- Perform month-end closing process, recording journal entries and preparing monthly financial statements.
- Review, analyze, and reconcile all balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers on a timely basis. Ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain fixed asset ledger and generate depreciation entries.
- Prepare all supporting documents and requests for the completion of tax returns and owner distributions as required by an external CPA firm.
- Create cost accounting reports related to machine and spare parts pricing.
- Assist company leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
- Prepare reports to analyze vendor activity, salary, and benefits as part of the annual budget and forecasting.
- Conduct an inventory analysis, such as turnover, lead time, and profit margins for planning.
- Ensure timely processing of customer billing, an active collection of open accounts, recording and paying vendor debts.
- Monitor cash and manage payables to enhance cash flow and vendor relationships.
- Work with executive and sales staff to determine credit worthiness of potential and current customers.
- Perform analysis/review for reasonableness and accuracy to provide information to the Senior Management Team consisting of backlog, bookings, commissions, open purchase orders, and key performance indicators specific to the industry.
- Fiduciary responsibilities as it pertains to the company 401(K) and Pension Plans maintaining compliance with ERISA.
- Certification and filing annual 5500s.
- Continually strive to improve business processes by reviewing computer systems to evaluate current and potential functionality.
- Work with insurance broker/agent to determine acceptable coverage in all areas of insurance, not limited to property and casualty, umbrella, officer, etc.
- Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications, creating, and promoting a positive and supportive work environment with associates of all levels in the company.
- Coordinate all audit activity with banking and financial consultants.
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by filing financial reports and advising management on needed actions.
- Work with outside attorneys and consultants as needed.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Four (4) year Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of account experience, three (3) years must be in a supervisory capacity. • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, federal and state financial regulations.
- Experience in general ledger analysis, cost accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience in month-end closing process, including the sales and A/P payment cycle.
- Ability to also meet audit, managerial, operational (budget variance) and governance reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft office, Word, e-mail, internal network with emphasis on Excel).
- High level of proficiency using ERP-LN, SAP or similar products.
- Experience in a manufacturing company with knowledge of standard costing practices and inventory management, a plus.
- Significant financial / accounting experience focusing on analytical activities (financial analysis, planning etc.)
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. on occasion.
- Work environment is a regular office setting with occasional exposure to a manufacturing setting.
- Excellent communication, presentation and inter-personal skills.
- Strong sense of ethics, attention to detail, and ability to raise issues / concerns in a professional manner, working through difficult topics across functions.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Must be multi-task and detailed oriented.
- Able to collaborate, motivate, and interact with others.
- Ability to develop personnel by planning, monitoring and appraising job performance, coaching and counseling as necessary.
- A positive, open minded, team approach is necessary for success
- Pragmatic, solution driven and stress resistant professional.
WE OFFER:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!
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