Controller

Galion LLC

• $95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration required
  • CPA preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Proven experience building and leading teams
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead all accounting and finance operations, including general ledger maintenance and month-end closing
  • Prepare accurate monthly and annual GAAP-compliant financial reports
  • Maintain strong internal controls across all accounting processes
  • Effectively manage cash flow to support liquidity and working capital needs
  • Oversee all cost accounting activities including standard cost development and inventory valuation
  • Partner with Operations to analyze production costs and efficiencies
  • Drive process improvements to enhance accounting workflow efficiency

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible working hours when applicable
  • Employee wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

Galion LLC is seeking a Controller with significant manufacturing accounting experience to lead all accounting, financial reporting, and cost management functions. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, overseeing the accounting team, and working closely with Operations to drive financial performance. The selected individual will play a critical role in analyzing financial and operational performance, identifying anomalies or negative trends, and providing proactive recommendations that enhance profitability and cash flow.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting
  • Lead all accounting and finance operations which include, but are not limited to general ledger maintenance, month-end closing, 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 needs.


Cost Accounting
  • Lead all cost accounting activities, including standard cost development, variance analysis, labor/burden allocation, and inventory valuation.
  • Partner with Operations to analyze production costs, scrap, efficiencies, and margin performance.
  • Maintain accurate BOMs, routings, and cost models to support pricing and profitability.
  • Oversee physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.


Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement
  • Oversee ERP/financial system accuracy, data integrity, and reporting functionality.
  • Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across accounting workflows.
  • Support implementation of new systems, tools, and reporting enhancements.


Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead and develop the accounting team, 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 insights on operational performance, cost drivers, and financial risks/opportunities.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required
  • CPA preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must have excellent attention to detail.
  • Proven experience building and leading teams.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

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