Controller

CarsonLynch Professional Search; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A private manufacturing organization in Blue Ash, Ohio, is seeking a Controller to join their team. This role involves managing operational accounting, overseeing HR functions, and building relationships at all levels. The ideal candidate has 10-15+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and strong analytical and communication skills. This is a vital position allowing for significant decision-making authority during a period of growth.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience, ideally within the Manufacturing industry.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational accounting tasks.
• Oversee month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage HR functions including benefit negotiations.
• Build relationships with employees at all levels.
• Maintain external tax and audit relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

A privately-held Manufacturing organization here in the Cincinnati Area is looking to add a Controller to their team. This is a part of a succession planning effort and this new hire will become one of the top decision makers within the organization in a short amount of time!

If you're interested in a mid-sized environment, where everyone wears multiple hats, and ultimately everyone has the common goal of achieving company wide success - we'd really like the chance to share more details with you.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will report directly into the CEO and you will manage a small team of direct reports that focus on mostly operational accounting tasks.
• This role will manage all things A&F related - including month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, etc.
• You will also oversee some of the HR function - including benefit negotiations, and more.
• Ideally this new hire will be someone that wants to build relationships with employees at all levels and in all capacities; it's a firm belief by the leadership that the more each individual knows about how the company operates, the better shape the company is in.
• As the company shifts into a new wave of growth opportunities, this individual will be tasked with ensuring they maintain structure & stability even as they adjust some of their processes.
• Communication skills will also be a major factor in the target candidate for this role; they will want this person eventually to maintain their external tax & audit relationships, sit in on meetings with customers, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or Finance).
• CPA is preferred, but not required.
• 10-15+ years of experience, including ideally some extensive time within the Manufacturing industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills!