<p>We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Interim Controller to support a North Hills-based organization during a critical period of financial review and process improvement. This role's primary focus will be ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the company's financial records while helping clean up historical accounting issues and strengthen financial reporting processes.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is a collaborative accounting leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, identifying discrepancies, reconciling complex accounts, and implementing best practices to improve the overall financial close and reporting function.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Review, analyze, and clean up financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve outstanding discrepancies</li><li>Evaluate accounting processes and implement improvements to strengthen internal controls</li><li>Oversee month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Analyze financial transactions and investigate variances</li><li>Maintain accurate general ledger activity and account reconciliations</li><li>Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and assist with audit preparation</li><li>Support regulatory, tax, and government compliance requirements</li><li>Collaborate with leadership to provide financial insights and reporting</li><li>Mentor and support accounting staff as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for our manufacturing operation in the Hiram, Ohio area. This role partners closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen cost visibility, support operational decision-making, and maintain accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance experience, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to turn complex data into practical business recommendations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the plant’s financial performance by overseeing manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold while supporting informed operational decisions.</p><p>• Develop monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, and standard cost updates in collaboration with site leadership and regional finance partners.</p><p>• Analyze labor, material, overhead, and absorption results each month, explaining key drivers and presenting meaningful insights to management.</p><p>• Manage plant month-end close activities, including inventory-related reconciliations, production order review, and settlement processes to meet reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts tied to inventory, goods receipt and invoice receipt activity, and fixed assets to maintain financial accuracy and control.</p><p>• Partner with operations and engineering teams to assess savings opportunities, confirm improvement results, and monitor site-specific spending initiatives.</p><p>• Support reserve and provision calculations related to warranty exposure, inventory risk, and excess or obsolete stock reporting.</p><p>• Work with engineering and operations to maintain accurate bills of materials, routings, and cost center rates to ensure reliable product costing.</p><p>• Contribute to capital project financial management by supporting approvals, capitalization tracking, depreciation monitoring, and post-project financial reviews.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, engineering, and corporate finance teams to improve inventory controls, cycle count accuracy, scrap reporting, and financial best practices.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate CONFIDENTIAL consideration, please call Tom May at 216-800-7232!</p>
<p><br></p><p>We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Buyer to support procurement, supplier management, and materials planning activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure materials availability aligns with production schedules and business objectives. This is a <strong>temporary position with the potential to convert to a permanent role</strong> based on business needs and performance. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical materials and services to drive cost savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation.</li><li>Lead supplier selection, qualification, audits, and ongoing performance management, including development and maintenance of supplier scorecards.</li><li>Negotiate complex contracts and long-term supplier agreements to secure favorable terms and foster strategic partnerships.</li><li>Monitor market trends and identify new sourcing opportunities, including global sourcing initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with the Materials Manager and production teams to develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules and procurement plans in alignment with customer demand and operational goals.</li><li>Analyze inventory levels, usage trends, and forecasts to optimize stock levels, reduce shortages, and minimize excess inventory.</li><li>Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows and improve supply chain efficiency.</li><li>Analyze purchasing and operational data, prepare reports and metrics for management, and recommend actions to improve performance and eliminate bottlenecks.</li><li>Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, and other departments to resolve material issues and support new product introductions.</li><li>Drive measurable results in cost savings, supplier performance, inventory turns, and on-time raw material performance.</li><li>Mentor and support the Buyer by sharing best practices and encouraging professional development.</li><li>Expedite critical orders, resolve pricing and shipping discrepancies, and ensure timely vendor confirmations.</li><li>Support team 5S initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.</li><li>Work with the Materials Manager and team to maintain ISO-related documentation, work instructions, and vendor performance records.</li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>