perations Manager / Financial Controller

Operations Manager / Financial Controller Job in Watertown, CT:

Position Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $90,000+ base salary, plus a performance-based bonus
Schedule: Full-time, onsite

Our well-established client is a small, privately held manufacturer and distributor serving industrial customers across North America. The company has a straightforward philosophy: work hard, take care of customers, solve problems, and have some fun along the way. The culture is informal and results-focused, and the team takes the business seriously without taking itself too seriously. The company is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager / Financial Controller to oversee daily operations, lead a small team, and keep the financial and administrative sides of the business running smoothly. This is not a desk-only role. It’s an opportunity for an organized, financially savvy leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, bringing structure to a fast-paced environment, and helping build the business over the long term.

Key Responsibilities of the Operations Manager / Financial Controller:

• Manage daily operations and lead a small team responsible for bookkeeping, customer service, shipping and receiving, and inventory management.
• Oversee QuickBooks, financial reconciliations, vendor true-ups, and commodity position adjustments.
• Manage the company’s asset-based lending (ABL) facility, including bank reporting, borrowing base requirements, and bank audits.
• Coordinate production services and support financial, ISO, and other compliance-related audits.
• Maintain strong customer and vendor relationships, resolving issues promptly while protecting profitability.
• Identify and implement technology and process improvements to increase productivity, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Set priorities, manage competing demands, and hold team members accountable for performance.
• Take a hands-on approach to problem-solving and keep the business moving when priorities shift or unexpected challenges arise.

Qualifications of the Operations Manager / Financial Controller:

Required:

• Proficiency with QuickBooks and strong knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management.
• Ability to reconcile vendor accounts and true up commodity positions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and financial acumen.
• Technology savvy, with experience implementing tools and processes that improve productivity.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to change, manage competing priorities, and stay calm and effective in a fast-paced, small-business environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in a commodity-driven business, such as metals, chemicals, or other raw materials.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 audits.
• Background in a small or family-owned company where you wore multiple hats.

Benefits:

• $90,000+ base salary plus a performance-based bonus
• Healthcare coverage
• 401(k)-type retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

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