Controller

CFO Systems Recruiting Division • Lancaster, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A well-established, privately held manufacturing organization with more than 50 years in business is creating a Controller position to strengthen financial leadership and support continued growth. The organization operates manufacturing businesses in multiple states, including an established operation in Lancaster, Ohio. This is an on-site leadership position, 100% in-office in Lancaster; remote applicants will not be considered.

The Controller will lead the accounting and finance function, oversee financial reporting and controls, and own manufacturing and cost accounting. The role partners closely with operations and executive leadership to improve visibility into manufacturing performance and use financial and operational data to inform decisions. As a newly created role, it offers the opportunity to shape the finance function, strengthen financial infrastructure, improve reporting and ERP utilization, and build scalable processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least 3 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership position.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience partnering directly with manufacturing and operations leaders.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• Experience supporting rapid growth, plant expansion, capital projects, or inventory-intensive manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, the general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and manage relationships with external audit, tax, and banking partners.
• Own and enhance cost accounting across manufacturing operations.
• Analyze product costs, production efficiencies, yields, labor utilization, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variances.
• Develop and maintain standard costing, variance reporting, and operational KPIs.
• Partner with operations to identify opportunities to improve productivity and profitability.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-range planning.
• Provide financial insight on profitability, cash flow, production capacity, capital expenditures, and strategic investments.
• Develop scenario analyses to support growth initiatives.
• Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Improve ERP utilization, reporting processes, and financial controls.
• Develop dashboards and management reporting to provide greater visibility into performance.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff and establish processes that can scale with the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior