Manufacturing Controller

Description :

SMT, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Controller to support day-to-day accounting operations and provide strong financial leadership within a sheet metal manufacturing environment. This role blends transactional accounting with financial analysis and operational partnership, playing a critical role in driving manufacturing efficiency, cost control, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Perform hands-on bookkeeping duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records and reporting

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

Oversee cost accounting activities including inventory valuation and variance analysis (material, labor, and overhead)

Monitor manufacturing costs and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Support pricing, quoting, and margin analysis through accurate cost data

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models

Conduct financial analytics including performance reporting, trend analysis, and KPIs related to manufacturing efficiency, profitability, and cash flow

Identify cost-saving opportunities and support operational decision-making

Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) & Depreciation

Track and manage capital expenditures, including budgeting, approvals, and project-level cost tracking

Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules in accordance with GAAP

Evaluate capital investment proposals and support ROI and payback analysis for equipment and facility improvements

Partner with operations and leadership on long-term capital planning

Operational Collaboration

Collaborate with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve financial performance

Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders

Controls & Compliance

Ensure strong internal controls and audit preparedness

Coordinate with external auditors as needed

Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls

Qualifications

Required

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience

Hands-on experience with bookkeeping and transactional accounting

Strong financial reporting and analytical skills

Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

Strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting principles including cost accounting, inventory management, and variance analysis

Ability to work on-site and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

CPA or CMA certification

At least 3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience in sheet metal fabrication or similar industrial manufacturing

SMT offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

Entry pay range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience.

To all agencies : Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of SMT, Inc. about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms / employment agencies to any employee at SMT, Inc. via-email, the internet or in any form and / or method will be deemed the sole property of SMT, Inc., unless such search firms / employment agencies were engaged by SMT, Inc. for this requisition and a valid agreement with SMT, Inc. is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the SMT, Inc. agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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