Regional Controller ( Based in Staunton, VA )

Regional Controller (Based in Staunton, VA)
Drive financial leadership across a multi-site manufacturing footprint.

At Cadence, we’re committed to precision, performance, and partnership. As a leading contract manufacturer in the medical device industry, we understand that financial insight is essential to operational excellence. We’re looking for a Regional Controller who is not just a numbers expert—but a true business partner.

About the Role
As the Regional Controller, you’ll oversee the financial operations of a large manufacturing plant where you are based in Staunton, VA and will remotely oversee 2–3 smaller plants. You will lead and develop a small team of accounting professionals (3–4 direct reports) while playing a hands-on, strategic role in guiding each facility’s financial performance. Reporting to the CFO, you will collaborate closely with the Director of Operations at each site to drive business acumen, improve decision-making, and support plant-level initiatives. 

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the financial leader for multiple manufacturing locations, providing clear and actionable insights into performance.
• Partner with Plant Directors to drive operational improvements, margin expansion, and accountability.
• Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and variance analysis activities across sites.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results, in alignment with corporate policies and GAAP standards.
• Identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Mentor and develop the site-based accounting staff to enhance team capability and performance.
• Support capital planning, inventory control, cost accounting, and continuous improvement efforts.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus).
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence operations and drive results through data and financial insight.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing metrics.
• Ability to travel regularly to plant locations.
• Proven leadership experience with small, high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.

Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a company that’s passionate about quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. You’ll work with leaders who value partnership and transparency—and you’ll make a direct impact on the performance and future of our business.