Controller
Location: Near Albany, NY
Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000
Our well-established manufacturing and services client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for a strategic, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with executive leadership to drive operational and financial success.
The Controller plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and providing insight that supports long-term business growth.
Key Responsibilities of the Controller:
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior leadership
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial regulations
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting process and develop ongoing financial forecasts
- Partner with department leaders to manage budgets and improve financial performance
- Support strategic planning through financial modeling and scenario analysis
Cost Accounting & Operations Support
- Oversee job costing, inventory valuation, and production cost analysis
- Collaborate closely with operations to improve cost visibility and profitability
- Identify efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
- Ensure audit readiness and adherence to accounting standards and policies
Strategic Partnership & Team Leadership
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership
- Translate complex financial information into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members
Qualifications for the role of Controller:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA or equivalent certification preferred
- 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- 5+ years in a senior-level accounting or financial leadership role
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
- Solid understanding of GAAP
- Experience with ERP and financial systems; manufacturing or production environments preferred
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis
- Proven people leadership and team development experience
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
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