THE COMPANY: A small healthcare technology-based manufacturing company located in East Long Island, NY. Private, Commercial, Profitable, Global.

TITLE: Controller

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Reporting to the CEO, this position is a full-time, onsite (not a remote or hybrid) role to take ownership of the accounting function and support the day-to-day operations of the function.

The position goes far beyond a traditional controller role; it is not a purely administrative accounting position. The company is looking for a professional who understands that active liquidity management, strong supplier collaboration, and daily operational financial leadership are critical success factors.

The Company is seeking entrepreneurial, operationally strong, and highly hands-on management to be the sole contributor for the finance organization. The role will focus on all day-to-day accounting operations, improving the month-end close process, enhancing financial controls, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across the business, and building a scalable accounting function to support ongoing growth.

The successful candidate will work very closely with the CEO daily and serve as a key operational interface between finance, purchasing, suppliers, logistics, and international distribution partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage daily cash flow and liquidity management
• Manage and improve the month/quarter-end close processes, with a focus on compliance, speed. accuracy, and consistency
• Manage all core accounting functions including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll and on-site employee support
• Ensure financial reporting is completed in accordance with GAAP standards

Manufacturing Cost Accounting

• Manage standard costing, material variance analysis, and labor efficiency to assist with cost-reduction analysis and decisions
• Production Analysis:
• Analyze manufacturing productivity, inventory accuracy, and labor efficiency to assist senior management with cost-reductions initiatives.

Process & Controls

• Strengthen accounting policies, processes, and internal controls
• Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reliability

Systems & Infrastructure

• Work with leadership to evaluate and enhance current systems
• Support future implementation of a more scalable ERP solution

Business Support

• Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team
• Provide financial insight and reporting to support operational decision-making

Compliance and Controls

• Facilitate internal/external audits and ensure compliance with FDA and other regulatory requirements.

Strategic Planning

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and "make vs. buy" analyses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8–15 years as controller, senior accountant, or finance manager with hands-on accounting experience, ideally within small to mid-sized manufacturing and distribution businesses
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a high sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Experience managing or supervising small accounting teams and or consultants
• Comfortable in a hands-on, operational finance role
• High level of integrity, reliability, and discretion
• Strong attention to detail with good communication skills
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment
• Strong collaborative skills cross-functionally and with external stakeholders
• CPA or equivalent qualification preferred
• Experience with QuickBooks and/or ERP system transitions
• P&L experience preferred

The expected base salary for this role is $140-$190. We encourage candidates of all levels to apply as there is often flexibility on job title, and responsibilities. Compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications and internal equity.

WHAT THE COMPANY OFFERS:

• · Unique opportunity to join a small rapidly growing manufacturing company.
• · Interact and advise the CEO daily, serve as key operational interface between internal and external partners.
• · High degree of responsibility and operational influence.
• · Opportunity to actively shape the finance department and operational processes.
• · Longterm growth and leadership potential within the company.
• · 401k, sick leave, workers' compensation insurance, company events, other benefits may be incorporated within the next several months.

Pay: $140,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Experience:

• finance/accounting: 8 years (Required)
• manufacturing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person