Controller, Accounting, Cost Accountant

Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Close Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (GAAP)Deliver management reporting packages with variance analysis, trend reporting, and KPI dashboards Own month-end and year-end close processes Own standard cost development, BOM costing, labor costing, and overhead allocation across all product lines Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances with root-cause explanations Build and maintain cost models capturing materials, labor, subcontractors, overhead, and margin targets Partner with production leadership to ensure job costing accuracy Partner with the Purchasing Agent to maintain accurate material cost inputs for all standard cost models Track and report purchase price variances (PPV); support supplier benchmarking and cost reduction initiatives Jointly review and approve material cost standards on a periodic basis Design and maintain internal controls across purchasing, payables, receivables, payroll, and inventory Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions Oversee fixed assets, depreciation, and capital expenditure tracking Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts; track budget-to-actual monthly Provide financial modeling for new product lines, facility investments, and expansion initiatives Advise ownership on financial risks, opportunities, and resource allocation Manage daily cash flow, working capital optimization, and banking relationships Oversee AR collections and AP timing to maintain a healthy cash conversion cycle Serve as finance owner of Katana, ensuring full utilization for inventory, production costing, and BOM management Oversee integration between Katana and the accounting platform (e.g., Quick Books)Drive continuous improvement in ERP workflows and reporting Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team (AP, AR, staff accountants)Set performance expectations, promote cross-training, and ensure process documentation Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance — requiredCPA — strongly preferredCMA or MBA — a plus 7–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience; 3–5 years as a Controller or senior financial leader Manufacturing industry experience required — automotive, custom fabrication, or build-to-order strongly preferred Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, and product cost build-up methodologies Company Description Ulm Automotive customizes vans for various auto manufacturers Company Description Ulm Automotive customizes vans for various auto manufacturers