Controller

CFS; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Canton, Ohio is seeking a Controller to lead all accounting operations, from general ledger to month-end close, and to partner with operations on cost, inventory, and profitability.

This role offers autonomy, exposure to executive leadership, and a path to build scalable controls and reporting as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience building processes, improving efficiencies, and supporting company growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning activities.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial reporting processes.
• Partner with operations leadership to analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, and profitability.
• Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, and growth-focused financial decision-making.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: On-Site – Canton, Ohio

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 depending on experience

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a growing manufacturing company where your impact will be visible across the entire organization.
• Partner directly with executive leadership on strategic decisions and business planning.
• Take ownership of both day-to-day accounting operations and long-term financial initiatives.
• Help build scalable processes, controls, and reporting to support company growth.
• Work in a role that offers autonomy, influence, and the opportunity to shape the finance function.
• Gain exposure to operations, inventory management, production, and overall business performance.
• Be part of a stable organization investing in continued expansion and improvement.
• Lead meaningful change while developing a high-performing accounting and finance team.

Key Responsibilities For The Controller

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning activities.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial reporting processes.
• Partner with operations leadership to analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, and profitability.
• Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, and growth-focused financial decision-making.

Qualifications For The Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience building processes, improving efficiencies, and supporting company growth.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.