Controller

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to help strengthen and organize the accounting function for a manufacturing business and its related entities in Coxsackie, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can evaluate current practices, introduce scalable processes, and create a reliable financial structure in an entrepreneurial environment. The role will partner closely with ownership to improve visibility into performance, support decision-making, and build documentation that enables day-to-day accounting activities to be carried out consistently.

Responsibilities:

• Review accounting practices across the primary business and affiliated entities, then identify weaknesses in workflows, controls, recordkeeping, and supporting documentation.

• Design and implement an accounting structure for each entity that aligns with operational needs, transaction activity, and organizational complexity.

• Create and maintain fixed asset records, oversee depreciation tracking, define capitalization guidelines, and ensure reconciliations are completed accurately.

• Develop manufacturing cost accounting methods covering materials, labor, overhead allocation, inventory-related costs, and expense analysis.

• Produce clear standard operating procedures for core accounting activities so staff-level team members can perform processes independently.

• Establish practical workflows for accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash activity, payroll support, month-end close, and intercompany accounting.

• Build budgeting and forecasting processes that provide ownership with meaningful financial planning tools across multiple entities.

• Set up a consistent financial reporting rhythm that delivers timely insight into business performance and portfolio-level results.

• Support accounting readiness for future system improvements while working effectively within a spreadsheet-driven and Microsoft Dynamics environment. Requirements • 5+ years of experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role with responsibility for building or formalizing accounting operations.

• Demonstrated success creating accounting processes, controls, and documentation for new, growing, or multi-entity organizations.

• Strong background in fixed asset accounting, depreciation management, and manufacturing cost accounting.

• Ability to write detailed procedures and operational guidance for transactional accounting functions.

• Comfortable working in an owner-led business where priorities may evolve and processes must be developed from the ground up.

• Proficiency working in spreadsheet-heavy environments and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics.

• Clear communication skills with the ability to work independently and partner directly with ownership or operations leaders.

• Manufacturing, family office, real estate, or multi-entity portfolio accounting experience is strongly preferred.

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