Controller POST NUMBER: 471054

Job Title: Controller

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid – 3 days onsite to start, flexibility possible)
Compensation: $150K–$180K base bonus

About the Company

We are a growing visual communications and fabrication company specializing in large-format printing, custom displays, and project-based manufacturing for a wide range of clients. With recent acquisitions and continued growth, the company is seeking a hands-on Controller to strengthen accounting, costing, and inventory processes across the organization.

Why This Role Exists

The company is seeking a seasoned accounting leader to manage balance sheet integrity, lead cost accounting initiatives, and strengthen inventory and WIP controls. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with senior finance leadership and cross-functional teams, including Purchasing and Billing.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full balance sheet accounting, including accruals, fixed assets, and month-end close

• Lead inventory accounting, including WIP, lot control, and transition toward standard costing

• Strengthen costing processes, manage receipt delays, and improve margin visibility

• Collaborate with Purchasing and Billing to ensure accurate tracking of inventory transfers

• Manage or eventually lead a team of 2 Senior Accountants (1 balance sheet focus, 1 inventory focus)

• Interpret and review reports from multiple systems, including legacy ERPs, QuickBooks, and SQL outputs

• Support audit processes and strengthen internal controls

• Partner with finance leadership on acquisition integration and job costing improvements

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Strong inventory and WIP accounting experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• Deep understanding of cost accounting (lot control and standard costing)

• Experience with multi-location inventory tracking and transfers

• Solid balance sheet management and accrual accounting experience

• Hands-on experience with audit preparation and controls improvement

• Comfortable navigating multiple systems and interpreting data outputs

• Ability to lead and develop junior accounting staff (eventually)

• Tech-savvy with ability to review SQL/PowerBI reports (no coding required)

Preferred Background

• Corporate Controllers or Assistant Controllers in manufacturing/fabrication

• Public accounting experience with manufacturing-heavy clients

• Experience with acquisition integration and job costing implementation

Team & Collaboration

• Reports to: SVP of Finance

• Collaborates with: Purchasing Group, Billing Group, Operations

What Makes This Role Interesting

• Direct impact on operational and financial controls during a growth and acquisition phase

• Opportunity to standardize costing and inventory processes in a complex, multi-location environment

• Hands-on, high-visibility role working with leadership across the organization