<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a manufacturing operation in Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can lead core accounting activities, deliver reliable site-level reporting, and provide meaningful cost insights to support business decisions. The role requires a strong background in manufacturing finance and an on-site presence five days per week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring financial results are recorded accurately and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare site financial reports and present clear analysis of operating performance for local leadership.</p><p>• Review manufacturing costs, variances, and trends to help improve financial visibility across the operation.</p><p>• Manage journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to maintain accurate and complete records.</p><p>• Oversee standard costing activities and support the integrity of product cost data within the facility.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor balance sheet accounts to ensure proper financial control.</p><p>• Partner with plant and operational teams to evaluate cost drivers and support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute manufacturing finance expertise within the financial systems environment, including experience with related platforms when applicable.</p>
We are looking for a Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for a growing manufacturing organization in West Chester, Ohio. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership while overseeing financial operations, reporting, and planning activities that support continued expansion. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to balance strategic insight with day-to-day execution.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct core accounting activities across the organization, including ledger management, payables, receivables, payroll administration, fixed asset tracking, and the monthly close process.<br>• Produce timely financial statements and deliver meaningful analysis on monthly, quarterly, and annual results for leadership review.<br>• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing forecasting efforts to improve visibility into performance and business trends.<br>• Manage manufacturing cost accounting processes such as inventory valuation, standard cost maintenance, and variance reporting.<br>• Work closely with operational leaders to evaluate production costs, labor performance, and overall profitability across the business.<br>• Establish and maintain effective financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency in accounting practices.<br>• Oversee external audit coordination, support tax-related activities, and maintain productive relationships with banking and lending partners.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen the financial structure needed to support rapid business growth.