Controller, Caldwell

Summary : This role is responsible for leading the organization's financial operations with a strong focus on accuracy, transparency, and operational partnership. The Controller ensures financial integrity, drives data-informed decision-making, and builds scalable processes that support sustainable growth. This position operates as both a strategic partner and hands-on leader, aligning financial performance with company goals.

Accountabilities: Financial Reporting&Close

* Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness * Deliver clear, reliable financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) * Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards * Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals with a high standard of accuracy and accountability

Manufacturing Cost Accounting&Operational Partnership

* Lead standard costing, variance analysis, and cost roll-ups across operations * Monitor and analyze labor efficiency, material usage, scrap, and overhead absorption * Ensure accurate inventory valuation, controls, and cycle count processes * Partner with plant and operations leaders to improve profitability, cost discipline, and performance visibility

Internal Controls&Compliance

* Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks * Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and audit standards * Lead internal and external audit processes with a focus on zero material weaknesses * Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and financial discipline

Cash Flow&Working Capital

* Actively manage and optimize cash flow, AR/AP, inventory, and fixed assets * Drive working capital improvements (DSO, DPO, inventory turns) * Ensure liquidity supports both daily operations and long-term growth initiatives

Leadership&Team Development

* Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team (AP, AR, GL, payroll) * Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability * Build a scalable team structure aligned with company growth * Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration

Systems, Data&Continuous Improvement

* Own and optimize ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and future platforms) * Drive automation, process standardization, and data integrity * Improve visibility into financial and operational performance across plants, products, and customers * Support system implementations and integrations to enable scale and efficiency

Key Success Metrics

* Close cycle efficiency (3-6 business days) * Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting * EBITDA performance vs. plan * Working capital improvements (DSO, DPO, inventory turns) * Audit outcomes (no material weaknesses) * Forecast accuracy and quality of insights * ERP and process efficiency gains

Attributes:

* Safety First: Promotes a financially disciplined and risk-aware culture, ensuring strong internal controls, compliance, and decision-making that protect the organization's long-term stability and integrity. * Human- Centered: Leads with respect and empathy, developing team members, supporting cross-functional partners, and fostering trust through approachable and collaborative leadership.* Transparent: Clearly communicates financial performance, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders, enabling informed decisions and organizational alignment. * Innovative: Drives continuous improvement through automation, system enhancements, and streamlined processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and data visibility.* Resilient: Maintains composure and effectiveness under tight deadlines, audits, and changing business conditions, ensuring continuity and reliability of financial operations. * Reliable: Delivers accurate, timely financial reporting and consistently upholds strong controls, compliance, and accountability across all financial processes.* Grit&Ownership: Takes full ownership of financial outcomes, proactively solves problems, drives improvements, and follows through on commitments to achieve business results.

Required Knowledge/Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or related field * CPA strongly preferred * MBA a plus * 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience * 5+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role * Manufacturing experience required * Private equity-backed environment strongly preferred* Experience with multi-entity or multi-site operations * Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition * Deep experience in cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory controls * Proven ability to produce accurate financial statements and maintain internal controls * Strong FP&A capability (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis) * Proven ability to lead and develop teams (5-15+ employees) * Strong cross-functional leadership with operations, supply chain, and executive teams * Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost drivers * Ability to translate financial results into actionable business insights

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