A well-established manufacturing company based in Miami, Florida is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is a hands-on leadership position for an accounting professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and taking ownership of the day-to-day accounting function.
The Controller will oversee the full accounting cycle, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, inventory and cost accounting, budgeting, cash management, and internal controls. This individual will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to ensure accurate financial information and support business decision-making.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience and prior manufacturing industry experience are required.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities.
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and other transactional accounting functions.
- Oversee inventory accounting, costing, COGS, and manufacturing-related accounting processes.
- Monitor inventory levels, valuation, adjustments, and reconciliations in partnership with operations.
- Develop and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial analyses.
- Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial information within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting, and utilization of Business Central.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, banks, and other outside partners as needed.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and company policies.
- Partner with operations and senior leadership to improve profitability, cost visibility, and overall financial performance.
- Lead, develop, and support accounting team members as applicable.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Significant progressive accounting experience, including experience at the Controller or senior accounting leadership level.
- Manufacturing industry experience is required.
- Hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and full-cycle accounting.
- Demonstrated experience with manufacturing accounting, including inventory, costing, COGS, and operational accounting.
- Strong month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
- Ability to work both strategically and hands-on within the accounting function.
- Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with accounting, operations, and executive leadership teams.
- Must be able to work onsite in Miami, Florida.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CMA designation.
- Experience working within a privately held manufacturing organization.
- Experience improving accounting processes, controls, and ERP utilization.
- Experience in a lean accounting environment where the Controller remains closely involved in day-to-day activities.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing Controller who understands the financial and operational complexities of a manufacturing business. This person should be equally comfortable reviewing financial statements, analyzing inventory and manufacturing costs, improving processes within Business Central, and rolling up their sleeves to resolve day-to-day accounting issues.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Controller who enjoys having direct ownership of the accounting function and partnering closely with leadership in an onsite, operational environment.
This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. Additional information regarding the organization will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.
