Controller

Talent Wave Associates

$75K — $95K *
Clyde, OH 43410In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5 years of accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment; 2 years in a supervisory or controller role preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing finance.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel; experience with financial reporting tools (Power BI, Cognos, etc.) a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset and high integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Prepare and deliver financial statements, KPI reports, and plant-level P&L analysis; explain variances to operations and corporate leadership.
  • Develop budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling financial plans in partnership with plant leadership.
  • Oversee cost accounting functions: standard costs, inventory valuation, scrap, WIP, and overhead allocation.
  • Manage intercompany transactions and ensure compliance with internal controls; support external audits.
  • Drive cost reduction, process efficiency, and margin enhancement initiatives.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop plant accounting staff.
  • Support capital expenditure planning, ROI analysis, and project accounting.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead financial operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance cost control and compliance.
  • Focus on continuous improvement, fostering a results-oriented and integrity-driven culture.
  • Professional development opportunities through supervisory and mentorship roles.
Full Job Description
Are you ready to lead financial operations and drive cost efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment?

About The Role

This position is essential for managing financial operations at our manufacturing facility. You will ensure accurate accounting and timely reporting while collaborating with various departments to improve cost control and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Prepare and deliver financial statements, KPI reports, and plant-level P&L analysis; explain variances to operations and corporate leadership.
  • Develop budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling financial plans in partnership with plant leadership.
  • Oversee cost accounting functions: standard costs, inventory valuation, scrap, WIP, and overhead allocation.
  • Manage intercompany transactions and ensure compliance with internal controls; support external audits.
  • Drive cost reduction, process efficiency, and margin enhancement initiatives.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop plant accounting staff.
  • Support capital expenditure planning, ROI analysis, and project accounting.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5 years of accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment; 2 years in a supervisory or controller role preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing finance.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel; experience with financial reporting tools (Power BI, Cognos, etc.) a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset and high integrity.

#26-00411

Similar Jobs

  • Controller
    $90K — $130K *
    HRT Solutions
    Cary, IL 60013 (Mchenry County)
  • Program Controller
    $80K — $110K *
    Onward Technologies Inc
    Troy, MI 48085 (Oakland County)
  • Dealership Controller
    $90K — $120K *
    Berkshire Hathaway Automotive
    New Castle, PA 16101 (Lawrence County)
  • Dealership Controller
    $90K — $120K *
    Berkshire Hathaway Automotive
    New Castle, PA 16101 (Lawrence County)
  • Controller
    $80K — $110K *
    The Pond Guy
    Armada, MI 48005 (Macomb County)
  • Controller/ Senior Bookkeeper
    $80K — $110K *
    A Quality Facility Services
    Canton, OH 44708 (Stark County)

More Jobs at Talent Wave Associates

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Controller jobs: