Job Title: Manufacturing Controller

Job Description:

Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Based in one of our US facilities, safety and integrity are our guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we expect this position to play a critical role in achieving our objectives. We are seeking a Manufacturing Controller who is a highly analytical, detail-oriented financial leader who enjoys working as a member of a cross-functional team to solve problems and improve performance. This position will be a member of the Trystar finance team and will work with other parts of the organization and team members to maximize success for Trystar and our customers. 

Reporting to the Controller, the Manufacturing Controller is responsible for leading financial activities within our manufacturing locations. This role is pivotal in driving cost control, improving production efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making across the plants. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, and operational analysis.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team.  We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

• Cost Accounting & Financial Management:
  • Develop and maintain accurate product costs, inventories, internal controls, and processes.
  • Assess current costing methods and potential transitions to standard costing methods, where necessary.
  • Drive ERP implementation efforts ensuring data integrity.
  • Partner with FP&A to analyze and explain gross margin performance at a manufacturing site level.
• Operational Support & Analysis:
  • Analyze manufacturing site performance in terms of production costs (material, labor, overhead) and associated variances to both budget and standard.
  • Partner with site leadership to use financial information to identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
  • Analyze inventory levels, scrap rates, and material usage to optimize inventory control.   
  • Support capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis for equipment and process improvements.
• Reporting & Compliance:
  • Develop and prepare metrics to drive improvements in inventory accuracy and labor efficiencies.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and industry regulations.
  • Assist with internal and external audits related to manufacturing operations.
  • Monitor plant-level compliance with delegation of authority policy/matrix.
• Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Act as liaison between operations, supply chain, engineering, and FP&A teams to optimize financial performance and drive business objectives.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop team of cost accountants/analysts.
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial and accounting processes and reporting

Job Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting, including 2+ years in a managerial role
• Experience with leading change, particularly in operations and cost accounting disciplines
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, ERP systems, and cost accounting principles
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills
• Analytical skills and attention to detail

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement environments
• Familiarity with inventory management, production planning, and supply chain finance
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive financial accountability
• Willingness and ability to travel 20%