Dielectric - Controller

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, systems, and reporting while supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

As a trusted business partner to the President and Senior Leadership Team, the Controller will lead all aspects of cost accounting, financial planning, and operational analysis. This role oversees the month-end close process, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and reporting to our corporate accounting group.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial leadership, a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. This position plays a critical role in strengthening financial controls, driving continuous improvement, and optimizing profitability while supporting effective cost management throughout the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Direct the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Own the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting, partnering with department heads to align financial plans with operational goals
• Lead preparation and delivery of all financial reporting to the corporate accounting group, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Identify financial trends and deliver insightful analysis and presentations to the Senior Management team
• Oversee capital expenditure planning, tracking, and ROI analysis on manufacturing investments

• Review, maintain, and continuously improve standard costs including BOMs, routings, labor rates, and overhead allocations
• Manage and analyze cost of goods sold (COGS) and gross margin by product line, customer, and plant
• Monitor and investigate product cost variances; identify root causes and drive corrective actions with Operations
• Oversee scrap, yield, and labor efficiency reporting tied to production metrics
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing cost models and profitability projections
• Assist Purchasing in obtaining best pricing; analyze vendor cost trends and their impact on margins

• Design and implement key internal controls for all financial processes throughout the organization
• Organize and lead cycle counts and annual physical inventory; manage inventory valuation and obsolescence reserves
• Monitor inventory levels, warranty expenses, E&O, and product cost variances
• Partner with Supply Chain on inventory valuation accuracy and vendor cost management
• Ensure compliance with all internal control requirements; support SOX compliance initiatives as applicable

• Drive best practices in Oracle ERP across all areas of the business; serve as a financial systems resource for the plant
• Create and generate reporting to analyze product line profitability and operational performance
• Develop and maintain manufacturing KPIs (cost per unit, labor absorption, OEE, etc.) in partnership with Operations and Engineering
• Work across all levels of the organization to resolve issues, improve processes, and assist in the education and training of staff
• Support due diligence or integration activities related to acquisitions or business expansions as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred; MBA a plus
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis within a discrete or process manufacturing setting
• Experience with ERP systems required; Oracle MRP experience highly preferred
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and their financial implications
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage accounting staff and cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and communication skills; advanced Excel required; Power BI or similar reporting tools a plus
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, from plant floor to executive leadership