Assistant Controller – Manufacturing Finance Leader

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

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.