<p>*For more information, contact Jason Young @ [email protected] or 937/637-7759*</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a GROWING manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Controller due to an upcoming retirement. The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial activities of the manufacturing facility, ensuring accurate reporting, strong cost controls, and operational financial support. This role is a key member of the executive team and partners closely with the VP of Operations and CEO to drive profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Financial Reporting & Close Process</p><ul><li>Prepare and review monthly financial statements for the plant.</li><li>Manage month-end close activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.</li></ul><p>Cost Accounting & Analysis</p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze actual costing within the manufacturing environment.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis (labor, material, overhead) and provide actionable insights to operations.</li><li>Calculate and monitor overhead and labor rates.</li><li>Support inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.</li><li>Partner with operations to identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.</li></ul><p>Budgeting & Forecasting</p><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for the plant.</li><li>Develop financial models to support operational planning and capital investments.</li><li>Track performance against budget and provide variance explanations.</li></ul><p>Operational & Administrative Oversight</p><ul><li>Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll functions at the plant level.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments and customer invoicing.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital performance.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Controller</strong> to join our organization. This role is essential in providing technical, analytical, and detail‑oriented support to ensure smooth business operations and strengthen internal processes. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to lead initiatives, and a commitment to improving overall operational efficiency.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative, technical, and financial support to address process challenges and develop effective solutions.</li><li>Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, offering clear interpretation, guidance, and issue resolution.</li><li>Identify process gaps or discrepancies and recommend actionable improvements to enhance operational performance.</li><li>Oversee and coordinate designated processes or systems within the business support and finance functions.</li><li>Implement procedural updates designed to improve the efficiency and quality of business support services.</li><li>Organize and manage administrative and financial activities, offering direction and support to team members as needed.</li><li>Lead operational aspects of business support or finance‑related projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with organizational goals.</li><li>Collaborate with senior leadership and colleagues across departments to support key work streams and broader initiatives.</li><li>Assist with planning, scheduling, and managing annual workload cycles within the function.</li><li>Share knowledge, best practices, and guidance to promote a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.</li></ul><p>If you are interested in this opportunity or other Direct Hire opportunities through Robert Half please call Carolyn Barnett at 513.810.3821 </p>
<p>Our client seeks qualified candidates for this key finance role. For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p>• Provide accurate and complete financial results and analyses to Chief Financial Officer.</p><p>• Ensure department Policies & Procedures are developed, maintained and followed.</p><p>• Maintain and ensure financial control compliance.</p><p>• Ensuring accuracy of financial presentation of company assets including leases.</p><p>• Manage all financial audits and ensure all findings are properly resolved with corrective actions.</p><p>• Ensure all collections are made timely and accurately. Ensure adequate controls are maintained for all accounts.</p><p>• Ensure all payments are made timely and accurately. Ensure adequate controls are maintained for all payments.</p><p>• Manage Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivable. Ensure all AP and AR items are current. </p><p>• Manage debt borrowings.</p><p>• Manage banking relationships and banking covenants compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>• Ensure inventory is properly valued. All transactions are correctly posted.</p><p>• Manage all exception reporting and transactions to identify potential inventory errors.</p><p>• Manage the standard costing system.</p><p><br></p><p>• Provide cross functional support to other departments in support of company initiatives.</p><p>• Manage all Finance department activities timely and accurately.</p><p>• Develop succession plans for all key employees in the department.</p><p>• Develop employee development plans for all employees in the department to address better performance in current job, better team player who supports company values, and to prepare for future career growth.</p><p>• Ensure other departments within the company understand the financial impacts of their activities to achieve company objectives.</p><p>• Provide cross-functional employee policy education.</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage daily cash forecasts.</p><p>• Manage monthly forecasting activities.</p><p>• Improve forecasted results by identifying opportunities and risks and initiate improvement plans for better financial results.</p><p>• Manage annual budgeting activities.</p><p><br></p><p>• Ensuring Tax filings are performed timely and accurately.</p><p>• Manage capital assets.</p><p>• 401k Management.</p><p>• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.</p><p><br></p><p>• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate complex financial information effectively to varying audience levels.</p><p>• Highly organized and able to manage simultaneous deadline-oriented projects.</p><p>• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with both internal and external personnel.</p><p><br></p><p>• 4-year undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.</p><p>• MBA and/or CPA desired</p>
<p><strong>We are seeking an experienced Controller to provide strategic financial leadership and support the overall fiscal health of the organization.</strong> This role is essential in maintaining strong compliance practices, supporting operational initiatives, and guiding financial planning to advance organizational goals. The Controller will partner with internal leaders and external stakeholders to uphold financial integrity and contribute to long-term success.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor and evaluate financial performance, delivering forecasts, projections, and actionable insights to support informed decision‑making.</li><li>Establish, maintain, and enforce financial policies and internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance and safeguard organizational assets.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and reduce costs through system and workflow improvements.</li><li>Lead the development of annual budgets, multi‑year financial plans, and oversee payroll and core accounting functions.</li><li>Manage key financial operations, including general ledger oversight, billing, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.</li><li>Prepare and present financial updates, compliance reports, and strategic recommendations to leadership and governing bodies.</li><li>Participate in committees and initiatives related to financial planning, long‑range visioning, and retirement plan administration.</li><li>Collaborate with auditors and external partners, supporting audit processes, regulatory requirements, insurance matters, and financial oversight of technology systems.</li><li>Provide stakeholders with clear, timely financial reporting to support effective decision‑making.</li><li>Align financial practices and long‑term planning with the organization’s strategic priorities and mission.</li></ul><p>If you are interested in this opportunity or other Direct Hire opportunities through Robert Half please call Carolyn Barnett at 513.810.3821 </p>