Controller

Vibrantz Technologies Inc.; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 107,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. is seeking a Controller to manage financial operations for manufacturing facilities, ensuring US GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. This role drives cost accounting, inventory valuation, and general accounting activities, while partnering with plant leadership to deliver actionable financial insights.

Responsibilities include forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis to optimize cost efficiency and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3–7 years of experience in general ledger accounting and cost accounting.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX.
• Experience using ERP systems for financial and operational reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost accounting and inventory processes, including standard cost updates, variance analysis, and inventory valuation methodologies.
• Oversee general accounting activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit support.
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights on plant operations, including P&L reporting and variance explanations.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities for manufacturing operations.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance, improve financial processes, and support operational performance.

Skills

Cost accounting

General ledger accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employe 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market‑leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american‑securities.com

Location

Ashtabula, OH

Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well‑being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

$106,670.15 - $133,337.69

Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job‑related considerations permitted by law.

Role Overview

The Controller is responsible for financial management, cost accounting, and overall accounting activities supporting manufacturing operations. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards and internal control requirements while providing financial insight to drive operational performance and decision‑making. The position partners closely with plant leadership to translate financial data into actionable insights that support efficiency, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cost accounting and inventory processes, including standard cost updates, variance analysis, and inventory valuation methodologies.


• Oversee general accounting activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit support.


• Analyze financial performance and provide insights on plant operations, including P&L reporting and variance explanations.


• Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities for manufacturing operations.


• Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance, improve financial processes, and support operational performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.


• Minimum of 3–7 years of experience in general ledger accounting and cost accounting.


• Working knowledge of accounting standards and internal controls (e.g., US GAAP, SOX).


• Experience using ERP systems for financial and operational reporting.


• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to support operational decision‑making.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification.


• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, preferably S/4HANA.


• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments.


• Demonstrated ability to maintain internal controls and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (\"Vibrantz\") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, cree, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex gender, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.