Strong Hold · 12 hours ago
Controller
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expStrong Hold is a successful American-made manufacturing company specializing in industrial storage solutions. They are seeking a high-energy, hands-on Controller to lead their finance and accounting team, drive process improvements, and provide actionable insights to support operational agility.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead month-end close, financial reporting, and accurate preparation of balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and key metrics in a timely, deadline-driven cycle
Provide actionable, data-backed insights to leadership and cross-functional teams on costs, inventory, and profitability to fuel better decisions in our fast-moving production world
Maximize our ERP system (heavy usage and optimization required; experience with Dynamics GP or similar a big plus) while quickly learning any new tools or upgrades to boost reporting and analysis speed
Champion process improvements across finance and operations—identify bottlenecks, implement automation (including AI-driven tools for forecasting, anomaly detection, reconciliations, or analytics), and lead lean accounting initiatives that cut waste and drive bottom-line impact
Manage budgeting, rolling forecasts, KPIs, and variance analysis; deliver clear, no-fluff recommendations to support rapid growth and operational agility
Maintain strong internal controls, GAAP compliance, tax accuracy, and audit readiness; coordinate external audits and build bulletproof processes
Lead and develop our small finance team with diverse skill levels and backgrounds—provide coaching, training, feedback, and motivation to help everyone level up while hitting aggressive timelines
Independently research solutions, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes with minimal handholding in our high-velocity setting
Juggle multiple high-stakes priorities (month/quarter-end, inventory cycles, capital projects, special analyses) without dropping the ball on quality or deadlines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
3 years managing direct reports
4+ years in a manufacturing environment
Deep technical expertise in manufacturing, inventory management, ERP systems (implementation/heavy usage a must), and financial reporting under GAAP
Proven track record of rapidly learning new software, technologies, or processes
Self-starter who digs for solutions independently
Strong process improvement focus working across departments
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented skills
Leadership experience guiding diverse teams with varying capabilities
Excellent communication to influence operations, engineering, and leadership
High integrity, professionalism, and a genuine team-first attitude
Preferred
CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred
Experience with Dynamics GP or similar ERP systems
Experience leveraging modern tools like AI/automation, advanced Excel, or data visualization (Power BI a plus)
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan.
Health, dental, & vision insurance coverage.
Company-paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance.
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days.
Company
Strong Hold
Founded in 1993, Strong Hold manufactures a complete line of heavy-duty, industrial strength storage solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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