People Architects · 1 day ago
Controller
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelPeople Architects is excited to recruit for a Global Controller for our client—a quietly industry-leading manufacturer of precision components used inside mission-critical sensing and connectivity products. You will own controllership for a ~$300M international business unit and lead a global team while partnering with leadership to shape budgets and strategies.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Own full controllership: close, forecasting, cost accounting, cash/working capital, AP/AR, credit, billing, payroll, controls & compliance
Lead & develop a 12-person global team in a decentralized environment; set cadence, clarity, and accountability across sites
Translate operations to outcomes: build business analytics, health metrics, and dashboards that drive OI/ROS and controllable cash flow
Partner with the GM and functional leaders to shape annual budgets, capital planning, and strategy; present to senior/division leadership
Oversee IT/MIS for accuracy, compliance, and efficiency; guide ERP/tool roadmap
Get into the details: walk the floor, validate inventory, understand routings/BOMs, and connect finance to the real work on the line
Qualification
Required
Manufacturing experience is required (cost accounting depth is essential)
Progressively senior accounting/finance roles; prior Controller scope or No. 2 ready to step up
Comfort presenting to senior executives; able to own the P&L and the narrative behind it
Leadership style: humble, hands-on, scrappy, steady—a builder who stays close to the work. Stable track record (distance runner, not a sprinter)
Preferred
Big 4 or public audit foundation strongly preferred; MBA/CPA nice to have
Familiarity with Oracle/SAP ERP systems is preferred but not required
Company
People Architects
At People Architects, we specialize in providing small and mid-sized businesses with flexible, cost-effective Human Resources solutions designed to support growth without the expense of a full-time HR director.
Founded in 2020
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase