Controller

TRAC Recruiting • Cincinnati, OH

22d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Controller for a full time and direct hire role for one of our amazing partners located just north of Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Controller to help with finance transformation & business growth. This is more than a traditional Controller position. It is an opportunity to architect the future finance organization of a growing company. You will have a meaningful impact on systems, processes, financial strategy, and operational performance while partnering directly with executive leadership to position the business for its next phase of growth. Overview: You will build and lead a world-class finance organization during a period of significant operational transformation. They are a growing manufacturing and engineering company with approximately $14 million in annual revenue, and they are investing in scalable financial processes, systems, and controls to support future expansion. You will serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, leading the evolution of the accounting function from a transactional environment to a disciplined, data-driven organization. You will champion the transition from cash-basis to GAAP-compliant accrual accounting, establish best-in-class financial controls, prepare the company for audit readiness, and lead the finance workstream for the implementation of NetSuite ERP. They need a hands-on leader who enjoys building infrastructure, improving processes, and creating lasting organizational value.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years in a leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or other product-based industries.
• Demonstrated success leading accounting transformation initiatives, including conversions from cash to accrual accounting.
• Experience developing accounting policies, internal controls, and scalable financial processes.
• Proven ERP implementation or major systems conversion experience; NetSuite experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and financial controls.
• Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• NetSuite experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while reducing close timelines and improving reporting quality.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis, performance metrics, and business insights that support executive decision-making.
• Maintain the integrity of the balance sheet through disciplined reconciliations and internal controls.
• Lead the organization's conversion from cash-basis to accrual accounting.
• Design scalable accounting processes that support continued business growth.
• Develop and implement formal accounting policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Establish a comprehensive internal control framework that strengthens governance and financial accuracy.
• Build an audit-ready finance function capable of supporting annual financial audits or Quality of Earnings reviews.
• Oversee all aspects of manufacturing accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate costing methodologies and GAAP-compliant inventory capitalization.
• Partner with operations to improve labor efficiency, material utilization, manufacturing overhead, and overall profitability.
• Maintain accurate bills of material, product costing, and inventory reporting.
• Serve as the finance leader for the migration from QuickBooks Online to NetSuite.
• Redesign the chart of accounts and financial reporting structure to support operational and management reporting.
• Lead data migration, testing, process redesign, user training, and implementation activities.
• Leverage technology to automate workflows, strengthen controls, and improve financial visibility through dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury activities.
• Improve cash flow through stronger management of receivables, inventory, and vendor payment strategies.
• Develop rolling cash flow forecasts and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Partner closely with executive leadership and department heads to align financial strategy with business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor by identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and financial performance.

What This Job Offers

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