Company Controller

Manchester, CT | On-Site | 4-Day Work Week

An established and growing manufacturing organization in the Manchester, CT area is seeking an experienced Company Controller to lead day-to-day accounting and financial operations while partnering closely with the CFO and senior leadership team.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who understands the complexities of a manufacturing environment, including cost accounting, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational analysis.

Compensation & Schedule

• Base Salary: $140,000–$145,000
• Annual Bonus: 12%
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday
• 4-day work week with approximately 10–12-hour days
• 100% on-site in Manchester, CT
• Reports directly to the CFO
• Leadership responsibility for 3 direct reports

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, identifying key trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities in partnership with the CFO and department leaders.
• Manage and enhance the organization’s manufacturing cost accounting processes, including analysis of labor, materials, overhead, margins, and production costs.
• Oversee inventory accounting and valuation for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Manage fixed assets, capital expenditures, depreciation, and related financial controls.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal accounting controls, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as a primary point of contact for financial documentation and audit requests.
• Perform profitability, variance, cash flow, and operational financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three accounting professionals.
• Partner closely with operations, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and executive leadership to improve financial and operational performance.
• Support the CFO with strategic planning, investment analysis, process improvement initiatives, and other company-wide financial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required.
• CPA or CMA designation is strongly preferred.
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• At least 3 years of accounting/finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Previous experience leading or developing accounting personnel.
• Experience working within an ERP environment; Epicor experience is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

The Opportunity

This position offers an experienced manufacturing finance leader the opportunity to work directly alongside the CFO, lead an established accounting team, and have a meaningful impact on financial performance and operational decision-making.

The four-day Monday–Thursday work schedule provides a unique structure for a senior-level finance opportunity while maintaining significant exposure to executive leadership and the broader business.