Position
Controller
Location
St. Louis, MO
Reports To
Chief Financial Officer
Type
Full-Time
Experience
7-10 Years
About Align Production Systems
Align Production Systems is a U.S.-based manufacturing company that designs and delivers production solutions for customers across multiple industries. We are in a period of significant growth and operational transformation, including the implementation of Acumatica as our core business platform. Our team is lean, collaborative, and focused on building scalable systems that will support the next stage of the company’s evolution.
Position Summary
The Controller will serve as a senior finance leader responsible for the integrity of Align’s financial operations, reporting, and internal controls. We are looking for a seasoned professional who can own the full accounting function and deliver the reporting and analysis that leadership needs to make informed decisions.
Core Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Close
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process end to end, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages for the CFO and leadership team.
- Maintain and continuously improve the general ledger structure, chart of accounts, and cost allocation methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable local accounting standards.
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Design, implement, and maintain internal controls across all financial processes, including segregation of duties, approval workflows, and reconciliation procedures.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements in coordination with external advisors.
- Support external audits and manage relationships with auditors and tax consultants.
- Monitor and enforce company financial policies and procedures.
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with the CFO and department heads.
- Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, scenario models, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Provide financial analysis on key business initiatives, capital expenditures, and operational performance.
- Track financial KPIs and deliver regular performance commentary to leadership.
- Cash Management
- Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity for operations and capital commitments.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Manage banking relationships and treasury functions as delegated by the CFO.
Required Qualifications
- 7-10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, predominantly in manufacturing or project-based industries.
- At least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role with direct reports.
- Deep, applied knowledge of U.S. GAAP in a mid-market manufacturing context.
- Demonstrated history of building and enforcing internal controls, with a strong personal commitment to data integrity and security.
- Proven people manager who can lead an accounting team and serve as a local office leader.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Acumatica strongly preferred) including implementation, configuration, or optimization of financial modules.
- Genuine interest in and aptitude for AI, automation, and data architecture as applied to finance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in manufacturing, engineering services, or project-based industries.
- Direct experience with Acumatica ERP
- Experience with business intelligence or dashboarding tools such as Power BI.
- CMA, MBA, or other advanced credentials.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
In the first 12 months, a successful Controller at APS will have:
- Taken full ownership of the monthly close and delivered consistently accurate, on-time financial statements.
- Developed a financial data architecture post-Acumatica implementation with that supports reporting across business units, projects, and product lines.
- Built dashboards and reporting tools that give leadership real-time visibility into financial and operational performance.
- Established or strengthened internal controls that scale with the company’s growth.
- Earned the trust of the CFO and cross-functional leaders as a reliable, proactive finance partner.
Skills Required
- 7-10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, predominantly in manufacturing or project-based industries
- At least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role with direct reports
- Deep applied knowledge of U.S. GAAP in a mid-market manufacturing context
- Experience building and enforcing internal controls
- People management experience leading an accounting team
- Experience serving as a local office leader
- Hands-on ERP experience, including implementation, configuration, or optimization of financial modules
- Interest and aptitude for AI, automation, and data architecture applied to finance
- Manufacturing, engineering services, or project-based industry background
- Direct experience with Acumatica ERP
- Experience with business intelligence or dashboarding tools such as Power BI
- CMA, MBA, or other advanced credentials
What We Do
Align Production Systems designs, manufactures, and integrates standard and custom material-handling and manufacturing equipment for heavy industry. Its offerings include automated guided vehicles, industrial turntables, welding positioners, conveyors, transporters, ergonomic systems, and custom engineered solutions for moving and positioning heavy loads. The company helps manufacturers improve production efficiency, safety, and productivity, serving Fortune 500 companies and industrial facilities since 1967.
