<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment in Hampton Roads. In this role, you will lead key financial processes, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide critical insights to support operational and strategic decisions. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to drive efficiency and accuracy across all financial functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Manage and maintain the general ledger, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Lead cost accounting efforts, including analyzing bills of materials, labor costs, overhead rates, and variances.</p><p>• Administer inventory valuation and control processes for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.</p><p>• Prepare and review comprehensive financial statements and management reports.</p><p>• Partner with plant operations teams to evaluate production costs, margins, and overall performance.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting, systems, and internal controls.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with audits, tax regulations, and other financial requirements.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor a small accounting team, fostering growth and development with attention to detail.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and Payroll departments to ensure accurate financial entries and reconciliations.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to oversee the financial operations of our manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This role requires a strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and job costing within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel skills, exceptional analytical abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with production and management teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor and reconcile inventory records, preparing related entries and detailed analyses.<br>• Manage freight costs, including reconciliation, reporting, and analysis.<br>• Evaluate overhead expenses and produce variance reports to identify discrepancies.<br>• Conduct monthly gross margin analyses and prepare associated reports.<br>• Compare time and material estimates against actual costs to ensure accuracy.<br>• Generate and review month-end closing entries to maintain financial accuracy.<br>• Analyze daily key performance indicators such as revenue and operational efficiency.<br>• Adjust manufacturing revenue and costs to reflect accurate financial data.<br>• Collaborate with plant management to improve labor efficiency, minimize waste, and enhance overall profitability.<br>• Develop and manage annual overhead budgets to support strategic goals.
<p>Oversees the leadership and development of the cost accounting, A/P, and inventory control teams, including mentorship and coaching</p><p>Works closely with the FP& A group to deliver monthly and quarterly operations results</p><p>Directs financial reporting to meet bank and reporting requirements</p><p>Oversees the reporting of financial information to parent company, including: monthly statutory, sales, treasury, green coffee, capital expenditures, coffee shop data, and management reporting data</p><p>Oversees ongoing tax and statutory licensing and reporting requirements, the annual preparation of the tax provision by external tax accountants, and the annual R& D tax credit documentation requirements</p><p>Manages audits and reviews engagements</p><p>Ensures the consistency and integrity of financial reporting systems and controls to properly safeguard assets and provide accurate results of operations and financial positions</p><p>Oversees the monthly close and financial reporting process</p><p>Ensures that financials are presented in accordance with GAAP and IFRS</p><p>Provides guidance on proper accounting treatment of complex business transactions and new accounting pronouncements</p><p>Oversees budget and forecast submissions to the Group</p><p>Manages operational reporting and analysis to include manufacturing, logistics and inventory control</p><p>Accounting lead in the annual budget preparation process and subsequent updates to projections and forecasts</p><p>Responsible for annual insurance renewal submissions and ongoing policy activity by working with insurance broker</p><p>Leads the management of standard, custom, and ad hoc reporting to include special project leadership and participation</p><p>Brings continuous improvement and best practices to the team; must be a change agent for the department and as a whole</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications & Requirements:</p><p><br></p><p>Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, MBA strongly preferred</p><p>CPA or CMA required</p><p>Big Four audit experience, manager level a must</p><p>Minimum of seven years’ experience in accounting and finance leadership roles; must be within a consumer product and/or manufacturing environment</p><p>Must have experience with inventory control oversight</p><p>Dynamic leader with demonstrated ability to motivate and develop staff utilizing a cooperative/interactive management style </p><p>Experience with manufacturing cost accounting and product costing required</p><p>Strong analytical and process management skills, with superior verbal and written communication skills</p><p>Extensive knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI</p><p>Experience with ERP (Oracle/E1) a plus</p>
