Manufacturing Controller

A growing manufacturing group with a diverse portfolio of privately held companies is seeking a skilled manufacturing finance leader to drive both operational and strategic impact. This is a highly visible opportunity to partner with business leaders across multiple organizations that build large-scale, custom-engineered industrial equipment. You’ll play a pivotal role supporting established businesses and emerging ventures, providing practical financial guidance, improving profitability, and building strong partnerships from the plant floor to the executive suite.

Manufacturing Controller Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• National search with relocation assistance available
• Exposure to a multi-company environment with established and startup businesses
• Influential role impacting pricing, profitability, budgeting, and long-term growth
• Significant professional growth potential as the organization expands
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with direct access to ownership and executive leadership

Manufacturing Controller Requirements & Qualifications

• Hands-on financial experience in a manufacturing environment, supporting operations and business leaders
• Expertise with long-build cycles (52+ weeks) and work-in-progress (WIP) accounting
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing costing, job costing, inventory, margins, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated strength in cost analysis, product pricing, labor rate evaluation, forecasting, and budgeting
• Ability to identify financial gaps and areas for process or margin improvement
• Skilled at translating complex financial data into actionable guidance for leaders across the business
• Prior experience as a Manufacturing Controller, Plant Controller, Division Controller, Corporate Controller, or similar manufacturing finance leader

Manufacturing Controller Preferred Background & Skills

• Background in custom-engineered or large industrial equipment (dryers, asphalt plants, heavy equipment, process machinery, etc.)
• Experience supporting multiple facilities, companies, or business units within a manufacturing group
• Familiarity with extended production schedules and complex WIP/project-based accounting
• Success partnering with leadership across ownership, sales, engineering, operations, and plant management
• Ability to mentor operational leaders with varying levels of financial literacy
• Comfortable in entrepreneurial, privately held, or family-owned business settings
• Willing to spend significant time in production environments to understand the business firsthand

Manufacturing Controller Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor rates, overhead, margins, and product pricing to guide business growth and profitability
• Oversee accurate WIP accounting throughout long production cycles
• Review and improve how labor, material, and production costs are captured and allocated
• Advise leadership on appropriate pricing strategies for both new and existing products
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports to drive key decisions
• Identify and pursue opportunities to improve margins and operational performance
• Educate and counsel leaders at all levels on financial results, risks, and opportunities
• Work directly with plant and operations teams to enhance financial processes and accountability
• Ensure financial reporting reflects actual manufacturing activities, providing timely, actionable insights

This is an impactful opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who thrives on partnering with operations, learning the business at its source, and using financial insight to drive results. Apply today to learn more.