Controller (1159673)

The Judge Group; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Controller for a growing manufacturing company in Delaware, OH. This role leads all accounting and financial operations, providing strategic oversight of the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls.

You will manage cost analysis, payroll, and cash flow, while partnering with leadership on budgeting and forecasts. A strong manufacturing background, ERP experience, and CPA consideration are highly valued for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of job costing, financial reporting, and GAAP.
• ERP system experience preferred.
• CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management report.
• Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Lead job costing and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support audits.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Job costing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA a plus

Job description

Location: Delaware, OH

Salary: $130,000.00 USD Annually - $160,000.00 USD Annually

Controller – Manufacturing

We're seeking an experienced Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations for a growing manufacturing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management report
• Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules
• Lead job costing and manufacturing cost analysis
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Maintain strong internal controls and support audits
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong understanding of job costing, financial reporting, and GAAP
• ERP system experience preferred
• CPA a plus

Additional Notes

• Hands-on leader who can manage and develop the accounting team, including AP and AR, while driving accountability and process improvement.
• Strong operational finance background with expertise in job costing, labor efficiency, yield analysis, scrap reduction, and margin improvement.
• Experience connecting plant operations to financial performance and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Knowledge of tax, regulatory, and utility compliance requirements; Ohio experience is a plus.
• Proven track record of stability, ownership, and delivering results in a manufacturing environment.