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Vaco Recruiter Services, Hebron, CT, United States


Controller | Manufacturing | Tolland County, CT
Vaco, a national search firm, is representing a dynamic manufacturing company in their search for a

Controller

to join their Senior Leadership Team in

Tolland County, Connecticut .

Our client is a growing manufacturing company with strong growth potential. They're seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven financial leader who will ensure the accuracy of financial statements and compliance while providing essential business partnership to Commercial and Operational leaders.

The Role:

This dual-reporting position (CEO and parent company CFO) is responsible for financial statement accuracy, regulatory compliance, cost control implementation, and strategic financial planning within a manufacturing environment. You'll oversee AR/AP, treasury activities, tax compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting while enhancing the business's financial health and profitability through decision support on product pricing and cost management.

Key Responsibilities:

Own financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports

Collaborate with production teams to monitor manufacturing costs, efficiency, and inventory valuation

Analyze financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational improvements

Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections

Monitor KPIs and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability

Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to track manufacturing costs, labor utilization, and material spending

Evaluate capital expenditure requests, ROI analyses, and project cost tracking

Support pricing analysis, cost modeling, and margin analysis for customer quotations and contracts

Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)

5-10 years of experience in financial management, preferably in manufacturing or aerospace industrial environments

Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ERP systems experience (Visual preferred)

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