Corporate Financial Controller

LHH; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead its accounting, financial reporting, and cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and data‑driven decisions for executive leadership. A hands-on leader with strong manufacturing accounting background is required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA preferred.
• Must have at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience with a controller-level track record.
• Strong manufacturing accounting and cost accounting experience required.
• Experience with ERP systems, GP/Great Plains or similar, and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and deliver accurate financial reporting under US GAAP.
• Maintain internal control environment for reporting, cash, and inventory.
• Partner with operations and leadership to explain business performance.
• Oversee cost accounting, product costing, and margin analysis.
• Guide budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and annual planning processes.
• Drive process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Oversee FP&A tools and enhance management reporting (Power BI).
• Lead external audit coordination and payroll oversight.
• Support HR responsibilities and special financial analyses as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Manufacturing accounting

Financial analysis

ERP experience

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Great Plains

Power BI

Excel

Job description

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead its accounting and financial reporting functions. This position will oversee general ledger accounting, month-end close, inventory control, product costing, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance.

The Corporate Controller will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and operations, helping improve financial visibility, strengthen internal controls, and support data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on leadership style, strong manufacturing accounting experience, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment around financial reporting, cash flow, and inventory.
• Partner with operations, supervisors, senior leadership, and the finance team to provide a clear understanding of business performance.
• Monitor cash position and help protect company assets from internal and external risks.
• Prepare monthly financial reviews for executive leadership and explain key variances against budget, prior-year results, and expectations.
• Review bills of materials and inventory processes to ensure accurate system flow and product costing.
• Own product costing, margin analysis, and the financial impact of cost changes.
• Identify and lead process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Improve the organization’s use of ERP, automation, and AI capabilities.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and help establish quarterly forecasting.
• Manage FP&A reporting tools and enhance management reporting through Power BI.
• Oversee the external financial audit process.
• Support corporate HR responsibilities and oversee payroll processing.
• Complete special projects and financial analysis as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA preferred, either active or inactive.
• At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least three years of experience in a Controller-level role.
• Cost accounting and operational accounting experience within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and manufacturing accounting processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading change and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong ERP experience. Microsoft Dynamics GP or Great Plains experience is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an ethical, dependable, and results-oriented finance leader who can work effectively across all levels of the organization. This individual should be able to translate complex financial information for non-financial leaders, build strong cross-functional partnerships, implement change, and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, presentation, and team-building skills are essential.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a broad accounting and finance function, partner directly with executive leadership, improve business processes, and influence operational and financial performance across the organization.

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