Controller

Overview

Oversee finance, accounting, and reporting for an aerospace manufacturer.

Key Responsibilities

• cost accounting
• inventory management
• cash flow
• financial reporting
• budget forecasting
• financial modeling

Tasks

-Lead all cost accounting and inventory management initiatives, partnering with Production and Engineering to improve ERP accuracy, track material costs, and reduce waste. -Maintain cash flow projections, oversee banking relationships, and support capital management efforts. -Oversee tax filings and planning efforts in coordination with external advisors. -Coordinate annual audits and ensure adherence to GAAP, ITAR, and other applicable financial and regulatory standards. -Monitor key performance indicators and provide regular updates to senior leadership. -Deliver actionable insights through detailed analysis of financial performance, cash flow trends, and operating metrics. -Direct the company’s day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and cash management. -Guide the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, providing data-driven recommendations for operational efficiency and strategic growth. -Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and strengthen reporting systems across the organization. -Manage all closing activities and produce timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements. -Support executive decision-making through financial modeling, cost analysis, and long-term planning initiatives.

Requirements

• erp
• manufacturing leadership
• excel
• gaap
• accounting degree
• 10+ years

What You Bring

Summit Skilled Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer in NEO for a talented Controller to oversee all financial operations and reporting functions. This is a high-impact leadership role for a finance professional with strong manufacturing experience and the desire to take full ownership of the accounting process, financial analysis, and strategic financial planning for a rapidly expanding organization. -Proven experience with modern ERP systems (Acumatica, NetSuite, SAP, Infor, or equivalent). -8–12 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least five years in a manufacturing leadership capacity. -Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling. -Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting principles, and inventory control practices. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

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Benefits

This position offers more than just managing the books — it’s a chance to play a critical role in the growth of a respected manufacturing organization. The Controller will have direct influence on business decisions, work closely with senior leadership, and help shape the company’s financial future. For a motivated professional, this role provides both stability and the potential for long-term advancement, including a path toward a CFO-level position as the company continues to scale.

About Summit Skilled Solutions / Mcm

-Founded in 2021 in Ohio, the company quickly positioned itself as a trusted partner in skilled trades staffing. -It delivers tailored labor solutions across construction and industrial sectors, managing workforce needs from planning through execution. -Typical projects include staffing trades like electricians, millwrights, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, welders, and conveyor mechanics. -Specialisms include construction staffing, skilled trades deployment, employment optimization, workforce development, labor productivity consulting, and risk management. -Notable for blending long‑term crew careers with project budgeting discipline—aiming to complete assignments on time and under budget.

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