We are looking for a Controller to lead financial oversight and provide strategic guidance for a manufacturing site in Lockport, New York. This role partners closely with operational leaders to strengthen planning, reporting, and performance management across the facility. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate financial data into practical recommendations that support growth and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Partner with site leadership to deliver financial insight and operational analysis that supports performance objectives and informed decision-making. • Lead the annual planning cycle and help department leaders align budgets and operating targets with broader business goals. • Drive improvements within the finance function by refining workflows, strengthening controls, and recommending more effective procedures. • Support capital initiatives by providing financial analysis, tracking project performance, and advising leaders on investment decisions. • Manage the monthly and quarterly close process to ensure timely, accurate financial statements and reliable reporting. • Direct the plant’s physical inventory activities and maintain oversight of inventory accuracy and related controls. • Monitor key balance sheet and working capital areas, including fixed assets, capital spending, receivables, payables, and inventory. • Evaluate departmental spending and cost center performance, then collaborate with managers to identify savings opportunities and improve financial results. • Work with commercial and business partners to assess market trends, profitability, and pricing effectiveness through detailed financial analysis. • Lead, coach, and develop finance team members while overseeing local IT coordination, forecasting, tax reporting, capital reporting, and operational reviews aimed at improving efficiency and productivity.

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or controllership roles. • Demonstrated success managing month-end close activities and producing accurate financial statements. • Experience developing annual budgets, operating plans, and financial forecasts. • Strong background in annual financial reporting and performance analysis. • Ability to interpret business and operational data to support strategic and tactical decisions. • Experience overseeing capital expenditures, fixed assets, inventory, payables, and receivables. • Proven leadership skills with experience guiding teams and partnering with cross-functional managers.

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Lockport, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Controller to lead financial oversight and provide strategic guidance for a manufacturing site in Lockport, New York. This role partners closely with operational leaders to strengthen planning, reporting, and performance management across the facility. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate financial data into practical recommendations that support growth and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Partner with site leadership to deliver financial insight and operational analysis that supports performance objectives and informed decision-making. • Lead the annual planning cycle and help department leaders align budgets and operating targets with broader business goals. • Drive improvements within the finance function by refining workflows, strengthening controls, and recommending more effective procedures. • Support capital initiatives by providing financial analysis, tracking project performance, and advising leaders on investment decisions. • Manage the monthly and quarterly close process to ensure timely, accurate financial statements and reliable reporting. • Direct the plant’s physical inventory activities and maintain oversight of inventory accuracy and related controls. • Monitor key balance sheet and working capital areas, including fixed assets, capital spending, receivables, payables, and inventory. • Evaluate departmental spending and cost center performance, then collaborate with managers to identify savings opportunities and improve financial results. • Work with commercial and business partners to assess market trends, profitability, and pricing effectiveness through detailed financial analysis. • Lead, coach, and develop finance team members while overseeing local IT coordination, forecasting, tax reporting, capital reporting, and operational reviews aimed at improving efficiency and productivity.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

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