Controller

Location: Near Albany, NY
Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000
 

Our well-established manufacturing and services client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for a strategic, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with executive leadership to drive operational and financial success.

The Controller plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and providing insight that supports long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities of the Controller:

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial regulations

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop ongoing financial forecasts
• Partner with department leaders to manage budgets and improve financial performance
• Support strategic planning through financial modeling and scenario analysis

Cost Accounting & Operations Support

• Oversee job costing, inventory valuation, and production cost analysis
• Collaborate closely with operations to improve cost visibility and profitability
• Identify efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Ensure audit readiness and adherence to accounting standards and policies

Strategic Partnership & Team Leadership

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership
• Translate complex financial information into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members