CONTROLLER
Location: Galion, OH
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Compensation: $100,000–$125,000 + Discretionary Bonus
Benefits: Full Benefits
Reports To: President / Leadership Team
Direct Reports: 4
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and finance operations for a well-established precision manufacturing organization. This role will oversee financial reporting, cost accounting, internal controls, cash flow, ERP systems, and accounting team leadership.
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong expertise in cost accounting and the ability to partner closely with Operations and company leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management & Reporting
• Lead all accounting and finance operations, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close, financial statement preparation, and cost accounting.
• Prepare accurate monthly and annual GAAP-compliant financial reports for company leadership and ownership.
• Maintain strong internal controls across accounting processes, financial reporting, and asset management.
• Effectively manage cash flow to support liquidity and working capital requirements.
Cost Accounting
• Lead cost accounting activities, including standard cost development, variance analysis, labor and burden allocation, and inventory valuation.
• Partner with Operations to analyze production costs, scrap, efficiencies, and margin performance.
• Maintain accurate bills of materials, routings, and cost models to support pricing and profitability.
• Oversee physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.
Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement
• Oversee ERP and financial system accuracy, data integrity, and reporting functionality.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across accounting workflows.
• Support the implementation of new systems, tools, and financial reporting enhancements.
Leadership & Team Management
• Lead and develop a team of four accounting professionals, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management to strengthen department capabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Operations, Purchasing, and Engineering.
Strategic & Operational Partnership
• Serve as a key financial advisor to the President and leadership team.
• Provide financial insight into operational performance, cost drivers, and financial risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Operations and other departments to support informed business and profitability decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting experience, including standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and labor/burden allocation.
• Experience with manufacturing financial processes, including BOMs, routings, inventory, and production costs.
• Proven experience building, leading, and developing accounting teams.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP and financial systems and a demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• CPA preferred, but not required.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
• Experienced manufacturing accounting leader who understands both financial reporting and plant-level cost drivers.
• Comfortable partnering directly with Operations and executive leadership.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing finance.
• Able to lead a team while remaining actively involved in accounting operations.
• Process-oriented with a focus on improving financial accuracy, efficiency, and visibility.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM?
This is an opportunity to take a leadership role within an established precision manufacturing organization, with direct visibility to company leadership and ownership. The Controller will have a meaningful impact on financial reporting, cost management, operational performance, and the continued development of the accounting function.
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