<p>We are looking for a Controller to provide financial leadership and operational insight for our clients manufacturing operations in West Palm Beach, Florida. This role works closely with site and business unit leaders to translate strategic goals into practical plans, deliver accurate reporting, and strengthen decision-making through meaningful analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance experience, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to connect financial results with plant performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with business division and operations leadership to turn longer-range objectives into annual and short-term operating plans that align with broader company priorities.</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial deliverables, including month-end reporting, forecasts, variance reviews, productivity tracking, and management reports that support day-to-day plant decisions.</p><p>• Develop analytical insights, scenario models, and business case evaluations that help leadership assess options and act on performance opportunities.</p><p>• Lead periodic forecast activities by incorporating operational and technical performance indicators from each function and highlighting risks or gaps compared with budget.</p><p>• Work with plant teams to gather, validate, and interpret financial and operational metrics in order to identify trends, explain performance changes, and support corrective action.</p><p>• Provide financial guidance across areas such as production, sales, inventory, working capital, and usage of key inputs including raw materials, fuel, and energy.</p><p>• Promote strong financial discipline across plant operations by collaborating with leadership on cost management, accountability, and performance improvement.</p><p>• Oversee accounting support and audit readiness for the annual physical inventory process, ensuring accurate counts, valuation, and documentation.</p>

<p>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; a master’s degree or certification such as CPA is preferred.</p><p>• At least 3 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally combining public accounting and corporate finance exposure within a manufacturing environment.</p><p>• Strong background in manufacturing and cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, bill of materials oversight, and variance analysis.</p><p>• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance requirements, with the ability to apply sound internal control practices.</p><p>• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning in an operational setting.</p><p>• Proficiency with ERP systems</p><p>• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, Power Query, nested logic, and dynamic pivot table analysis.</p><p>• Ability to build clear, reliable financial models to support capital planning, capacity analysis, and rolling forecasts</p>

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