Controller - Manufacturing

Genuine Search Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Controller to act as the senior financial leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The role involves guiding a high-performing finance team, offering strategic financial insights to support operational performance and growth. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in finance, especially in manufacturing, blending strong leadership and technical skills. Competitive benefits include 401(k) and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of accounting/finance experience, including 5+ in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, inventory management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions and ensure accurate financial statements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and variance reporting.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, and inventory controls.

Skills

Accounting/finance experience

Leadership skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

ERP systems proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Controller is the senior financial leader for the site, responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. This role provides strategic financial insights to support operational performance and long‑term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions, including AR, GL, inventory, and financial reporting to ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and variance reporting; deliver clear financial insights to site leadership.
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close, inventory controls, capital project reporting, and audit support.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams on pricing, cost analysis, and operational decision‑making.
• Develop, coach, and lead a high‑performing finance team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of accounting/finance experience, including 5+ in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, inventory management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred); advanced Excel skills.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries

• Manufacturing

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance