Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Controller

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for a growing manufacturing and distribution organization. This role serves as a strategic business partner to leadership, providing financial insights, ensuring strong internal controls, and supporting operational and long-term business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to process improvement and financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and key performance insights to support executive decision-making.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes while monitoring results against established goals.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Oversee payroll accounting activities and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives, operational planning, and business growth objectives.
• Monitor company revenues, expenses, and departmental budgets to ensure financial accountability and control.
• Establish and maintain recurring financial and operational reporting metrics, benchmarks, and performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company financial policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Analyze inventory, operational costs, and spending trends, providing recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support relationships with external auditors, banking partners, tax advisors, and other financial stakeholders.

If you are interested in this opportunity or other Direct Hire opportunities through Robert Half please call Carolyn Barnett at 513.810.3821

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities within a manufacturing, industrial, or product-based environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with inventory accounting, internal controls, banking relationships, and tax compliance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, accounting software, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Proven ability to lead projects, improve processes, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• CPA designation and/or public accounting experience preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or operations-focused business experience.
• Experience driving process improvements and enhancing financial visibility across an organization.
• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional leadership teams to support strategic decision-making.