Manufacturing & Business Controller

Location: Arvada, Colorado Company: Mark VII Equipment Inc. North America’s leading car wash system manufacturer Salary: $85,000-$110,000 (Exempt) Why Mark VII As part of the global WashTec Group, Mark VII combines German engineering with American ingenuity to deliver cutting-edge car wash systems. We’re a team of passionate problem solvers committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Your work here will directly impact how our products are built and delivered. About The Role Join the dynamic team at Mark VII, a leader in car wash manufacturing, as a Business and Manufacturing Controller. In this critical role, you will oversee financial performance within sales and manufacturing operations, analyze production costs, inventory, and variances to improve profitability, driving budgeting & forecasting processes, ensuring accurate cost accounting, efficient production reporting, and strong financial controls. You will partner closely with operations, supply chain, and sales & operation leadership to analyze sales and manufacturing data, optimize cost structures, and support strategic decision‑making. This role requires a detail‑oriented, process‑driven professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for improving operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities • Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS. • Budgeting & Forecasting: support annual operating budget & forecast, perform variance analysis. • Inventory Control: Oversee inventory management, including valuation at standard costs, cycle Inventory reconciliations, and Cycle counts to ensure accuracy • Serve as the primary financial partner to sales, manufacturing, and operations teams. • Monitor and report on sales & manufacturing performance metrics (operational KPIs), including customers & product profitability, production cost variances, material usage, labor efficiency, and scrap/waste. • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities related to revenue recognition, cost of goods and services sold, cost of production, and operating expenses. • Identify cost‑reduction and process‑improvement opportunities throughout manufacturing. • Participate in ERP system enhancements related to costing, production reporting, and inventory transactions. • Assist in evaluating capital expenditure requests and post‑implementation ROI analysis. • Maintain strong internal controls over sales, manufacturing, and inventory processes. • Provide financial insights to support capacity planning, scheduling, and operational strategy. Qualifications • 5+ years of proven experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or related operational accounting roles. • Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and cost of goods & services sold. • Experience working directly with sales, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or production environments. • Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and present findings clearly to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders. • Experience with standard cost process and good understanding of inventory control, BOMs, and routings. • Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. • Familiarity with internal controls, process documentation, and audit requirements. • Proficiency in ERP systems, experience with SAP is a plus. Advanced with MS Excel and proficiency with other MS Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). • Analytical thinker with excellent problem‑solving skills. • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. • Strong communication skills (written and verbal). • Self‑motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively. What We Offer • Hiring range: $85,000-$110,000 (Exempt), depending on qualifications and experience • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling • A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth Behaviors We Value • Integrity: We operate with unwavering integrity and a commitment to ethical standards. • Accountability: You're dependable under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering results. • Passion & Drive: We're a team of high-energy professionals focused on impactful execution. Your enthusiastic, "can-do" attitude will inspire those around you. • Strong Work Ethic: You're driven to make a real impact. While we champion work-life balance, we also expect a strong commitment to doing whatever it takes to succeed in our fast-paced environment. • Customer-Focused: You instinctively put the customer first, shaping every task and decision with their needs in mind. • Supportive Team Player: You bring emotional intelligence and common sense to the team, supporting your colleagues and contributing to our positive culture. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Ability to perform work in a sedentary position for extended periods, with frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. • The role requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as analyzing data, creating designs, and viewing a computer terminal. • Clear and effective verbal communication skills are essential for collaborating with team members and external stakeholders. • The ability to occasionally lift and move up to 10 lbs. of equipment or documents. About Mark VII Equipment Inc. – Manufacturing Excellence in Vehicle Wash Systems Mark VII Equipment Inc. is the North American subsidiary of WashTec AG, the global leader in vehicle wash technology based in Germany. Every day, over 2 million vehicles worldwide are cleaned using our cutting-edge equipment—designed, built, and supported by teams like ours. We Serve a Wide Range Of Customers, Including Gas Stations, Convenience Stores, Retail Car Wash Operators, Auto Dealerships, And Fleet Managers. Our Product Portfolio Includes • SoftWash XT® & SoftWash DF® • AquaJet XT® • ChoiceWash XT® • AquaDri® • JetWash® • SoftLine® & SoftLine2® • A full suite of chemicals and ancillary equipment As a Manufacturing & Business Controller, you’ll play a critical role in driving innovation, improving production processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency across our operations. Join us in shaping the future of automated vehicle care—where precision engineering meets real-world impact. How To Apply If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, we want to hear from you. Apply today on our website http://www.markvii.net and help us build smarter, cleaner manufacturing solutions. Disclaimer The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Federal law obliges us to provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of employees, unless to do so, it would pose an undue hardship. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need accommodation to complete the listed essential functions.