CORPORATE CONTROLLER

Research Group • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Corporate Controller leads corporate accounting activities and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP. The role directs monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across the company’s main manufacturing locations, including subsidiary roll-up. It oversees tax compliance and regulatory reporting in partnership with external tax advisors and the public accounting firm, and manages the financial data submitted for tax and other regulatory filings.

The Corporate Controller provides leadership across accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger accounting, fixed assets and capital expenditures, and treasury and cash management support. The role maintains effective internal controls, ensures compliance with policies and regulatory requirements, and leads, mentors, and develops the accounting team. It also partners with operations, manufacturing, human resources, and executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Accounting and Finance experience.
• 7+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP reporting fundamentals.
• Experience in a manufacturing sector.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA.
• Multi-site experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate accounting activities and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across main manufacturing locations, including subsidiary roll-up.
• Oversee and coordinate federal, state, and local tax compliance activities with external tax advisors and the public accounting firm.
• Manage collection, validation, and submission of financial data required for income tax, sales and use tax, franchise tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Lead accounting operations covering accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger accounting, fixed assets and capital expenditures, and treasury and cash management support.
• Ensure efficient transaction processing while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Establish and maintain effective internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations, manufacturing, human resources, and executive leadership.

What This Job Offers

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