The Controller is responsible for all aspects of the accounting operations of A1J Technologies LLC, a business unit of BTX Precision, including financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger integrity, cost and inventory accounting, budgeting and forecasting, treasury, internal controls, and compliance. The role leads the accounting team, ensures accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and provides financial guidance that supports operating and strategic decisions. Accurate standard costing and inventory valuation, clean reconciliations, disciplined cash management, and procedural rigor are central to this position. The Controller partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure correct cost flows, PPV review, and timely issue resolution; drives process improvement and reporting automation within the ERP; and serves as the primary liaison for external audit, tax, banking, and corporate finance reporting to BTX Precision.
Financial Reporting, Analysis & Strategic Support
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger tasks, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to management and BTX Precision corporate.
- Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in compliance with GAAP and company policy; analyze performance, trends, and variances and provide actionable insight.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations supporting management decisions, capital expenditures, and growth initiatives; liaise with auditors, bankers, insurers, and corporate finance.
Accounting Operations, Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance
- Oversee Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), payroll accounting, general ledger integrity, fixed assets, and balance sheet / bank account reconciliations.
- Oversee cash reconciliations, cash positioning/forecasting, and the payment cycle; support treasury functions and banking relationships.
- Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain segregation of duties; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and coordinate tax filings with outside advisors.
- Serve as the primary lead for external audits and reviews; prepare schedules, coordinate requests, and maintain accounting policy and procedure documentation.
Cost & Inventory Accounting
- Improve and own standard costing, maintenance, and annual cost rolls; analyze manufacturing variances including purchase price variance (PPV), labor, overhead absorption, and scrap; support margin analysis, quoting, and make-versus-buy decisions with accurate cost data.
- Ensure inventory accounting accuracy in partnership with Operations and Supply Chain: GRNI/RNI tie-out, timely receipt/invoice matching, cycle-count postings, and obsolescence reserve preparation with documented support.
Team Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff; allocate work, set goals, evaluate performance, and address performance issues promptly while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
- Lead cross-functionally and collaborate well with operations and HR specifically on a regular basis.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Process Improvement
- Partner with leadership to help drive the annual budget process, monitor performance against budget, and maintain financial and cash flow forecasts to support operational planning.
- Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities and track realization.
- Drive process improvements and automation for operations/accounting within the ERP as well as introducing new efficiency tools/systems for improved reporting accuracy and timeliness.
Office-based role within a manufacturing facility during standard business hours; extended hours may be required during close, budget, and audit cycles. Occasional travel if necessary for audits, banking, and corporate meetings.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
