Business Controller

ML6

Bristol, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Business Administration, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cost Modeling, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Management, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inventory Costs, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Partner Sales, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Sales Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Bristol, VA

POSTED

1 day ago

The Opportunity:

ML6 has partnered with a first-class manufacturing organization in their search for a dynamic Business Controller to join their rapidly growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven finance professional to make a real impact - partnering directly with divisional and plant leadership to shape strategy, optimize performance, and influence key business decisions. The Business Controller will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial operations, leading cost and inventory management, and championing continuous improvement across the division. If you're passionate about turning data into insight and driving meaningful results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Doing:

Serve as the primary financial partner to the Divisional Controller, providing analysis, insights, and strategic recommendations to drive divisional performance.
Act as the liaison between plant finance teams and corporate leadership to ensure financial accuracy, alignment, and consistency across the division.
Consolidate and analyze plant-level financial results, including production efficiency, absorption, margins, and key operational KPIs.
Oversee standard cost maintenance, inventory valuation, and ensure accuracy in financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and audit requirements.
Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) proposals, tracking, forecasting, and post-implementation reviews.
Oversee working capital, including inventory, accruals, and customer deposits, ensuring effective financial management.
Lead, develop, and mentor plant finance teams to foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.
Supervise accounting operations to ensure consistency in processes, reporting, systems, and internal controls across both plants.
Support commercial decisions through pricing analysis, cost modeling, and scenario planning.
Identify cost-reduction opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the division.
Partner in sales forecasting, considering manufacturing capacity and operational constraints to maximize profitability.
Conduct and oversee audits, inventory verifications, and cycle counts, ensuring accuracy and corrective action where needed.
Promptly report material business changes, asset impairments, or potential liabilities as required.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

8+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Experience with job costing systems is preferred
Experience with ERP or software implementation
CPA and/or MBA or candidate preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Ability to quickly learn new technology and applications
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

About the Company

ML6

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