Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, systems, and reporting while supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

As a trusted business partner to the President and Senior Leadership Team, the Controller will lead all aspects of cost accounting, financial planning, and operational analysis. This role oversees the month-end close process, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and reporting to our corporate accounting group.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial leadership, a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. This position plays a critical role in strengthening financial controls, driving continuous improvement, and optimizing profitability while supporting effective cost management throughout the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Direct the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Own the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting, partnering with department heads to align financial plans with operational goals
• Lead preparation and delivery of all financial reporting to the corporate accounting group, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Identify financial trends and deliver insightful analysis and presentations to the Senior Management team
• Oversee capital expenditure planning, tracking, and ROI analysis on manufacturing investments

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Review, maintain, and continuously improve standard costs including BOMs, routings, labor rates, and overhead allocations
• Manage and analyze cost of goods sold (COGS) and gross margin by product line, customer, and plant
• Monitor and investigate product cost variances; identify root causes and drive corrective actions with Operations
• Oversee scrap, yield, and labor efficiency reporting tied to production metrics
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing cost models and profitability projections
• Assist Purchasing in obtaining best pricing; analyze vendor cost trends and their impact on margins

Inventory, Controls & Compliance

• Design and implement key internal controls for all financial processes throughout the organization
• Organize and lead cycle counts and annual physical inventory; manage inventory valuation and obsolescence reserves
• Monitor inventory levels, warranty expenses, E&O, and product cost variances
• Partner with Supply Chain on inventory valuation accuracy and vendor cost management
• Ensure compliance with all internal control requirements; support SOX compliance initiatives as applicable

Systems, KPIs & Operational Partnership

• Drive best practices in Oracle ERP across all areas of the business; serve as a financial systems resource for the plant
• Create and generate reporting to analyze product line profitability and operational performance
• Develop and maintain manufacturing KPIs (cost per unit, labor absorption, OEE, etc.) in partnership with Operations and Engineering
• Work across all levels of the organization to resolve issues, improve processes, and assist in the education and training of staff
• Support due diligence or integration activities related to acquisitions or business expansions as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred; MBA a plus
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis within a discrete or process manufacturing setting
• Experience with ERP systems required; Oracle MRP experience highly preferred
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and their financial implications
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage accounting staff and cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and communication skills; advanced Excel required; Power BI or similar reporting tools a plus
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, from plant floor to executive leadership

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at  www.sbgi.net

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.