Assistant Controller

MID-WEST PRESORT MAILING SERVICES INC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Ins.

401k plans and match

Employee referral bonuses

Public transportation benefits

Job summary

Midwest Direct is seeking an Assistant Controller to partner with the CFO in daily accounting operations, focusing on risk management, cost accounting, variance analysis, and tax reporting. The role requires strong leadership to safeguard assets and improve operational efficiency across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on leadership style, 5+ years in accounting (manufacturing preferred), and solid ERP and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; an MBA is preferred.
• CPA or CMA designation is highly valued or pursued.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 2–3 years in industrial/manufacturing.
• Strong ERP experience and advanced Excel capabilities are required.
• Analytical, collaborative, and able to explain financial metrics to non-financial teams.

Responsibilities

• Risk management: maintain company insurance policies including reviews, audits, bonds, premiums.
• Cost accounting and variance analysis: investigate variances and labor reporting; plant absorption calculations.
• Financial reporting and closing: assist month-end close and consolidation; prepare monthly business reviews.
• Account reconciliation: provide GL audit support and intercompany balances and bank reconciliations.
• Inventory control: oversee physical inventory audits (stamps, customer balances, fleet titles).
• Team management: supervise accounting team across AP, AR, Fixed Assets and GL activities.
• Budgeting and forecasting: drive the budget process with leadership; update rolling forecasts.
• Internal controls and compliance: establish and test internal controls to minimize risk.
• Tax reporting and support: prepare and file quarterly sales and use tax, CAT & IFTA.

Skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Analytical problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication with operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

MBA preferred

CPA/CMA designation valued

Tools

ERP systems

Excel (advanced)

Job description

ABOUT US:

Midwest Direct was founded in 1982 as a provider of mail presorting operations. Helping companies in a variety of industries with their personalization and direct mail service, our technology has advanced to the point where just one of our machines can sort up to 50,000 pieces per hour!

Midwest Direct helps our clients efficiently create and deliver their print, mail and digital messages with the best audience data for targeted and accurate deliverability. When you add in our additional delivery channels, such as email, Informed Delivery, and online advertising, we average over two million messages a day delivered to mailboxes, inboxes and online.

Midwest Direct is looking for an Assistant Controller!

$500 Sign-On Bonus!

Job duties include:

The Assistant Controller will collaborate with the CFO in the daily operations of the accounting department, assisting in the month-end close process to ensure accurate financial reporting. This specific role focuses heavily on risk management, cost accounting, variance analysis, account reconciliations, inventory control (customer escrow accounts), forecasting, document processes, and tax reporting. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who can communicate effectively with both corporate executives and plant floor managers to optimize operational efficiency and safeguard company assets and financial integrity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Risk Management: Maintain company insurance policies including change reviews, yearly audits, bond requests, premium adjustments, and premium payments
• Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis: Investigate standard variances, analyze labor reporting, and perform plant absorption calculations.
• Financial Reporting & Closing: Assist month-end close processes, coordinate financial statement consolidation, and assist in the preparation of monthly business review packages.
• Account Reconciliation: Provide general ledger audit support and analysis including intercompany account balances and bank reconciliations.
• Inventory Control: Oversee physical inventory audits (stamps, customer postage balances & fleet vehicle titles).
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor accounting team across Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets, cash applications, and other general ledger activities.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Partner with the C FO to drive the budget process including update s of rolling cap-ex forecasts.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Establish, test, and maintain robust internal control policies and procedures to minimize financial and operational risk.
• Tax Reporting & Support: Calculate, prepare, and file quarterly sales & use tax, CAT & IFTA returns in compliance with local and state requirements .

Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Compensation:

$90,000 - $110,000

BENEFITS TO JOINING MIDWEST:

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 401k plans and match
• Employee referral bonuses
• Public transportation benefits

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelors degree in accounting or finance; an MBA is preferred.
• Certifications: Possessing or candidate for a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation is highly valued.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience , with at least 2–3 years within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) systems is needed and advanced Excel capabilities is critically required (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling).
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical problem-solving traits, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to explain complex financial metrics to non-financial plant operations teams.