Controller

MJ Recruiters; Berlin Heights (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three-tier medical plan

401K match of 100% up to 4%

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Phone discount

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing Controller to lead the accounting team and optimize financial procedures. Ideal for candidates with a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in similar roles, this position offers competitive benefits including a robust medical plan and annual bonus potential. Enjoy a laid-back working environment with minimal weekends and an average of 45 hours per week. This role is perfect for those passionate about leading finance in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a similar accounting manager or controller position.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment leading accounting and finance.
• Ability to oversee closing and lead budgeting/forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the accounting team.
• Manage day-to-day accounting functions.
• Prepare financial reports and close books.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

ERP experience

Strong Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Do you enjoy leading finance and accounting in a manufacturing environment? Would you like to work for a privately‑held company? This will be a perfect fit! Apply today!

There is excellent tenure among your team, and the staff has given high reviews for working at this privately held company.

This position very rarely works weekends and, as a manager, will average 45 hours per week in a laid‑back work environment.

This company's 2025 is a record year, ahead of last year, and it's continuing to grow!

You will report to a plant manager who has been with the company for over 16 years and is passionate about the success of the organization.

A new building was added in the summer of 2023, and another building is being acquired.

We will make the process easy for you! Apply today so that we can lead you through our client's interview and hiring process. There is never a cost for our services!

A growing manufacturer is hiring a Manufacturing Controller to join their established team. As the Manufacturing Controller, you will report to the Plant Manager and will lead one accounting professional to optimizing accounting and finance procedures. Daily, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Lead, motivate and coach the accounting team
• Coordinate all reporting and consolidation of the financials
• Manage the day‑to‑day accounting functions, including strategic planning and hands‑on analysis
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures and KPIs
• Prepare requested financial reports in the company ERP system and MS Excel
• Complete and finalize all activities for monthly, quarterly and year‑end closing of books, including P&L, G/L review, journal entry review and posting, and consolidation of financials and analysis
• Improve accounting processes
• Plan and analyze budgets, forecasts and financials
• Supply the leadership team with accurate and timely financial data
• Partner with managers to supply timely accounting data
• Prepare and present accurate accounting data
• Work with managers to prepare their annual budgets
• Monitor and create the standard cost of current and new products
• Evaluate capital expenditures and ROI
• Complete internal audits and support external audits
• Educate the team on financial trends
• Oversee and complete special accounting projects based on requests from management
• Complete other tasks as requested by management

This position has the potential to be hands‑on when needed and requires qualified candidates to be comfortable visiting the manufacturing floor when needed. Individuals should be flexible with their work requirements, foster a team‑oriented environment, initiate interdepartmental communication, be patient, have good leadership skills and be willing to evolve in this position. Strong analysis and consultative skills are critical.

The company offers very competitive benefits with a three‑tier medical plan, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match of 100% up to 4%, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, phone discount and safety shoe reimbursement. There is an annual bonus potential as well!

Requirements for the Manufacturing Controller

• A Bachelor's degree is required, and at least five years in a similar accounting manager or controller position
• Experience performing and leading accounting and finance responsibilities in a manufacturing environment
• Experience overseeing closing
• Experience leading budgeting and forecasting
• Financial reporting experience
• Strong financial analysis
• ERP experience
• Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills related to charts, graphs and formulas

Skills preferred but NOT required

• Job shop experience
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Cost accounting

Reasons to work for this organization:

• Medical, dental and vision – GREAT medical perks available the first of the month after 30 days
• Growing, privately held company that has a diverse business mix
• The company just added additional production space and is acquiring more
• Laid back working culture; you can wear jeans daily
• The opportunity to work minimal weekends (hardly ever) and average 45 hours per week
• Adding new equipment to the plant
• The company is having their most profitable year ever, again

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing and Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Manufacturing and Accounting