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Financial Controller

Are you an experienced accounting leader ready to make a strategic impact in a growing automation manufacturing organization? As a mission-driven automation technology organization, we are seeking a Financial Controller in Lebanon, Missouri. You will oversee all accounting operations, including hands-on daily bookkeeping, month-end closing, GAAP-compliant financial reporting, budgeting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A). You will safeguard financial integrity, strengthen internal controls, deliver accurate and timely financial statements, and provide operational insights that support executive leadership and strategic decision-making. In this hybrid role, you will partner cross-functionally to drive performance, ensure compliance, and help scale a dynamic company serving the automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing industries.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation of $100,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching up to 4%
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible schedule, and hybrid work
• Eligible to gain equity in the fast-growing organization

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To succeed as the Financial Controller, you should have:        

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA license preferred. 
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, automation, or project-based environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in GAAP-compliant accounting, job costing, general ledger reconciliation, and month-end close processes; ability to reconcile WIP schedules to the GL and communicate financial impact to leadership.
• WIP (Work-in-Progress) and POC (Percentage-of-Completion) revenue recognition strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks or ERP systems, expense management software, and advanced Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, forecasting, pivot tables, data analysis); experience with project accounting tools preferred and KPI reporting preferred.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally; ability to travel as needed and communicate effectively in English with corporate leadership, auditors, and operational teams; experience supporting budgeting, FP&A, and internal controls preferred.

Your responsibilities as the Financial Controller will include:        

• Lead Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Operations: Manage full-cycle AP/AR processes, including invoice approvals, billing, collections, accruals, and general ledger coding within QuickBooks, ensuring strong internal controls and accurate financial records.
• Drive Project Accounting & Job Costing Analysis: Perform detailed project profitability analysis, cost tracking, revenue recognition support, and margin reporting using ERP and advanced Excel modeling to improve forecast accuracy and operational performance.
• Manage Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization: Develop weekly cash flow forecasts, monitor net working capital, oversee procurement spending, and implement strategies to strengthen liquidity and reduce carrying costs.
• Deliver Financial Reporting & KPI Performance Insights: Prepare executive-level reporting packages, analyze financial trends, track operational KPIs, and provide data-driven recommendations to support strategic planning and capital allocation decisions.
• Ensure Cross-Functional Financial Leadership & Compliance: Partner with project managers and executive leadership, maintain GAAP compliance, support budgeting and forecasting processes, and reinforce strong financial governance within a manufacturing environment.

About Us

We are a growing leader in automation machinery manufacturing and robotic solutions, bringing together specialized operating companies that design, build, and support advanced automated systems for manufacturers nationwide. We power high-impact manufacturing improvements—boosting quality, safety, precision, and productivity—across life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceutical, electronics, and general industrial markets. Our hybrid corporate culture values innovation, integrity, and strategic growth. Joining us means being part of a collaborative team focused on transformational engineering, operational excellence, and long-term career development.

Ready to Lead Financial Strategy in Advanced Manufacturing?

Step into a high-impact Financial Controller role where you will drive GAAP-compliant accounting, FP&A, cash flow strategy, and operational performance within a fast-growing automation and robotics manufacturing environment. Apply today to bring your CPA expertise, ERP leadership, and project accounting experience to a company where your financial insights directly power innovation, scalability, and strategic growth. 

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.