We are looking for a Contract Controller to lead accounting operations for a growing chemicals manufacturing business in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role will take ownership of the month-end close, strengthen financial reporting practices, and help establish a disciplined finance function within a private equity-backed environment. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys building structure, improving controls, and partnering closely with leadership in a hands-on manufacturing setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead a structured monthly close process, ensuring reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial statements are completed accurately within an established timetable.<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including payables, invoicing, and cash posting, to maintain reliable financial records and efficient transaction flow.<br>• Coordinate external audit preparation by organizing supporting schedules, maintaining documentation, and serving as a key contact during audit fieldwork.<br>• Execute and document internal control procedures, including review workflows, reconciliation approvals, and supporting evidence for compliance purposes.<br>• Assist with opening balance sheet activities by supporting purchase accounting requirements, valuation inputs, and related financial roll-forwards.<br>• Develop sound inventory and cost accounting practices for a manufacturing environment with complex production outputs, including support for physical inventory counts.<br>• Prepare recurring financial packages and supporting schedules for lenders and investors, ensuring reporting is timely, complete, and decision-ready.<br>• Document existing accounting processes, improve data quality within current systems, and support future ERP evaluation and implementation efforts.<br>• Partner with senior finance leadership to create scalable accounting processes that can support future business growth and acquisitions.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join a manufacturing organization in Cincinnati, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position plays a key role in supporting purchasing operations, maintaining strong supplier partnerships, and helping ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to expected quality standards. The ideal candidate will contribute to day-to-day procurement performance, resolve purchasing and payment issues efficiently, and use data-driven insights to strengthen overall buying processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage purchase order activities from creation through completion, ensuring timely execution and accurate follow-through on open transactions.<br>• Monitor key procurement performance measures, identify service or supply gaps, and take action to improve operational results.<br>• Coordinate with suppliers on routine purchasing needs, track order status, and escalate urgent material availability concerns when necessary.<br>• Support invoice matching and reconciliation efforts by investigating discrepancies and working with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues.<br>• Maintain productive supplier relationships focused on dependable delivery, cost awareness, and adherence to quality expectations.<br>• Assist with sourcing and negotiation activities aligned with category plans to help capture savings and support business objectives.<br>• Ensure purchasing activities follow established procurement and procure-to-pay policies, controls, and documentation standards.<br>• Update and maintain purchasing records and master data to promote accuracy across procurement systems and reporting.<br>• Analyze purchasing trends and operational data to recommend process improvements and enhance buyer efficiency.