Summary:

Our client is an established, privately held manufacturer based in Central Ohio. They produce highly engineered components used by customers across a variety of industries. With a smaller, close-knit team and a growing business, the organization offers employees the opportunity to work cross-functionally and make a visible impact on the company's success.

The Controller will serve as the head of Finance & Accounting for the organization, reporting directly to the President and operating as a key member of the executive leadership team. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations. This individual will work closely with company leadership and Operations to analyze performance, improve decision-making, and help guide the continued growth of the business.

Why Consider This Opportunity?:

1. Seat at the Table: Serve as the company's senior Finance & Accounting leader and work directly with the President and executive team on key business decisions.
2. Make a Visible Impact: Join a smaller organization where your ideas, financial insight, and leadership can directly influence the performance and future direction of the company.
3. Partner with the Business: Work closely with Operations and leadership to understand manufacturing performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support strategic decision-making.
4. YEARLY Sabbatical Benefit: In addition to traditional PTO, employees receive a yearly sabbatical benefit—one additional week in Year 1, two weeks in Year 2, and three additional weeks annually beginning in Year 3.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the company's overall accounting and finance function, including monthly and year-end close, general ledger management, and financial reporting.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and ensure accounting practices remain consistent with GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Own manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costs, inventory valuation, and analysis of labor, overhead, purchase price, scrap, and other manufacturing variances.
• Partner closely with Operations to better understand manufacturing costs, financial performance, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process while providing ongoing financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Manage cash flow planning, customer credit, banking relationships, and other treasury-related activities.
• Coordinate annual audits and year-end reporting while serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors and accounting partners.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations related to capital investments and other significant business decisions.
• Develop and report key financial and operational performance metrics to the executive leadership team.
• Maintain strong financial controls, processes, and appropriate segregation of duties across the organization.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small team while providing direction, accountability, and cross-functional support.
• Serve as a strategic financial partner to the President and executive team, providing insight that helps guide the long-term direction of the business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience within manufacturing environment
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience, including standard costing and inventory accounting.
• Ability to operate in a hands-on environment and manage both higher-level financial responsibilities and day-to-day accounting needs.