ML6 Search + Talent Advisory is hiring: Division Controller - Manufacturing (Bal

The Opportunity:

ML6 has partnered with a manufacturing organization in Maryland in their search for a Division Controller to join their rapidly growing organization. As a Division Controller, you will provide financial leadership and oversight to multiple manufacturing facilities. You will serve as a key business partner to division leadership, ensuring financial integrity, driving operational performance through analysis, and supporting strategic decision-making. The Division Controller will be responsible for financial reporting for multiple sites, budgeting and forecasting for the division, supporting ERP implementation, and post-acquisition integration.

What You'll Be Doing:

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Oversee all financial reporting for assigned manufacturing locations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements.
• Maintain accurate application of ASC 606 revenue recognition.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budget development and periodic forecasts for the division.
• Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to management.
• Partner with plant managers and operational leaders to align financial plans with production, supply chain, and sales goals.

ERP Implementation & Systems

• Support ERP implementation and standardization across multiple sites.
• Ensure effective utilization of systems for real-time financial and operational decision-making.
• Drive process improvements and internal control enhancements.

Acquisition Integration

• Support post-acquisition integration activities of parent.
• Implement uniform financial reporting and controls.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures across teams.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.

Strategic Partnership

• Serve as a financial advisor to the divisions leadership team.
• Provide decision support for capital investments, cost reduction initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning and profitability initiatives.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting required.
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Progressive accounting experience within the manufacturing industry
• Experience working with multiple sites
• Expert knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition, including percentage of completion.
• Experience with ERP implementation and financial system integration.
• Strong understanding of post-acquisition business integration.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Proven ability to manage and develop accounting/finance teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.