Manufacturing Controller

Company: SMT INC
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: 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. Requirements: PI5c32eaa748ed-25405-39358218

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