Controller

Creative Financial Staffing; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Controller in Akron, OH to lead all finance and accounting operations for a major manufacturing facility. The role offers a high-impact leadership position with visibility across departments and opportunities to influence profitability and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will oversee GL, payroll, FP&A, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, while partnering with senior leadership to drive

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and internal controls.
• 8+ years of accounting management experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting and financial functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and reporting.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closings; ensure accuracy of financial transactions and statements.
• Oversee internal controls, compliance, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare, revise, and analyze management reports; present insights and recommendations to improve performance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Job Title: Controller

Location: Akron, OH

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Salary: $110,000- $120,000 depending on experience

Benefits: Comprehensive package including healthcare and retirement

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-impact leadership role overseeing all finance and accounting operations for a major manufacturing facility
• Strategic opportunity to influence both financial performance and operational excellence
• Key business partner to senior leadership, driving profitability, compliance, and long-term planning
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with a focus on continuous improvement and accountability
• Visibility across multiple departments, including operations, HR, purchasing, and engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting and financial functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and reporting
• Conduct month-end and year-end closings; ensure accuracy of financial transactions and statements
• Oversee internal controls, compliance, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations
• Prepare, revise, and analyze management reports; present insights and recommendations to improve performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with an understanding of GAAP, internal controls and financial systems.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting management experience in Manufacturing preferred