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SMT INC

Manufacturing Controller

SMT INC, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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SMT, Inc. is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Controller to support day‑to‑day accounting operations and provide strong financial leadership within a sheet metal manufacturing environment. This role blends transactional accounting with financial analysis and operational partnership, playing a critical role in driving manufacturing efficiency, cost control, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Reporting

Perform hands‑on bookkeeping duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month‑end close.

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records and reporting.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

Oversee cost accounting activities including inventory valuation and variance analysis (material, labor, and overhead).

Monitor manufacturing costs and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Support pricing, quoting, and margin analysis through accurate cost data.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.

Conduct financial analytics including performance reporting, trend analysis, and KPIs related to manufacturing efficiency, profitability, and cash flow.

Identify cost‑saving opportunities and support operational decision‑making.

Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) & Depreciation

Track and manage capital expenditures, including budgeting, approvals, and project‑level cost tracking.

Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules in accordance with GAAP.

Evaluate capital investment proposals and support ROI and payback analysis for equipment and facility improvements.

Partner with operations and leadership on long‑term capital planning.

Operational Collaboration

Collaborate with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve financial performance.

Translate financial data into actionable insights for non‑financial stakeholders.

Controls & Compliance

Ensure strong internal controls and audit preparedness.

Coordinate with external auditors as needed.

Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.

Hands‑on experience with bookkeeping and transactional accounting.

Strong financial reporting and analytical skills.

Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting principles including cost accounting, inventory management, and variance analysis.

Ability to work on‑site and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred

CPA or CMA certification.

At least 3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in sheet metal fabrication or similar industrial manufacturing.

SMT offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

Entry pay range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of SMT, Inc. about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at SMT, Inc. via‑email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of SMT, Inc., unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by SMT, Inc. for this requisition and a valid agreement with SMT, Inc. is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the SMT, Inc. agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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