Controller

LHH; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Background check required

Job summary

A specialized manufacturing organization in Portage County is seeking a Controller to lead financial performance, cost accounting, and operational decision‑making. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in finance, particularly in manufacturing. The role offers a target base salary of $95k-$115k, with bonuses and a hybrid work model after an initial on-site period of 90 days. Strong skills in Excel and Power BI are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience owning financial performance in a manufacturing environment.
• 5–10+ years in relevant finance roles preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with finance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A and cost accounting to support business performance.
• Partner with operations for budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain and improve standard costing processes.
• Support financial planning cycles and provide reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical capabilities

Advanced Power BI skills

Strong ERP experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

A growing, highly specialized manufacturing organization is seeking a Controller to support a blend of FP&A, cost accounting, and operational finance activities. This role is ideal for a finance professional who is comfortable owning financial performance, partnering closely with ops, and helping improve costing visibility and business decision‑making in a manufacturing environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership, take ownership of core financial processes, and contribute to a business that is expanding and investing in its finance function.

Compensation

Target base of $95k-$115k, with flexibility for the right candidate, plus bonus eligibility

Work Model

On‑site for first 90 days, then hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote)

Location

Portage County

Key Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A and cost accounting activities in support of business performance and operational decision‑making.
• Partner closely with operations on budgeting, forecasting, labor and overhead analysis, and financial performance reviews.
• Maintain and improve standard costing and broader costing processes.
• Support financial planning cycles, including annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Provide reporting and analysis to help leadership better understand operational and financial performance.
• Work with ERP and reporting tools to improve visibility, consistency, and decision support across the business.
• Collaborate with senior finance leadership on key priorities and special projects.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts related to costing, reporting, and operational finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience owning finance and business performance within a manufacturing environment.
• 5–10+ years of background at the Assistant Controller, Director of FP&A, Accounting Director/Manager, or similar level preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Advanced Power BI skills required.
• Strong ERP experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both finance and operations teams.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing finance experience with exposure to standard cost environments highly preferred.
• QAD experience would be a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements

Additional Requirements & Benefits

• Paid time off
• Accept a background checkWorking in an onsite setting
• Authorized to work in the United States