Financial Controller - $85,000–$120,000 (DOE)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is partnering with a family‑oriented manufacturing company to recruit a Financial Controller. The role leads day‑to‑day accounting, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and timely financial reporting in a hands‑on environment supporting operational success.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of accounting leadership, a Bachelor’s in accounting, CPA preferred, proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise and Excel, and experience with job costing and

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise (Contractor Version preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Job costing experience, including revenue recognition for long‑term projects.
• Working knowledge of S‑Corporations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly internal financial statements, including work‑in‑process schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and perform all account reconciliations.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic reporting.
• Maintain job cost tracking reports.
• Maintain fixed asset subledger, depreciation schedules, and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Assist with payroll processing and payroll tax reporting.
• Manage vendor invoices and customer invoicing across multiple systems.
• Prepare schedules for annual federal tax return and cooperate with CPA.

Skills

Job costing

Revenue recognition

S‑Corporations

References

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a family-oriented manufacturing company seeking great people to join their team of talented engineers, fabricators, and machinists, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled accounting professional who thrives in a hands‑on environment and enjoys supporting operational success through strong financial management.

The Financial Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, maintain effective internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide accurate, timely financial reporting. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working within a manufacturing or construction‑related business environment.

This is a stable, long‑term position offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a collaborative team and strong organizational leadership.

What you need to be successful:

• Prepare monthly internal financial statements, including work‑in‑process schedules
• Maintain the general ledger and perform all account reconciliations
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic reporting
• Maintain job cost tracking reports
• Maintain fixed asset subledger, depreciation schedules, and reconciliation to the general ledger

Payroll & Employee Compensation

• Assist with and manage bi‑weekly payroll preparation
• Ensure accurate payroll reporting for state and federal requirements

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Manage vendor invoice processing and payments
• Prepare and issue customer invoices across multiple systems and jurisdictions
• Apply proper and compliant sales tax for all applicable states

Tax Compliance & External Reporting

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and payroll tax reports
• Prepare schedules and work papers for an external CPA firm to complete the annual federal tax return
• Assist with proactive tax planning

Cash & Process Controls

• Support cash flow management and banking activities
• Maintain robust internal controls and financial procedures

General Administrative & Advisory Duties

• Perform or assist with general accounting, recordkeeping, and administrative tasks

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise (Contractor Version preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Job costing experience, including revenue recognition for long‑term projects
• Working knowledge of S‑Corporations
• Strong references from similar small‑business environments

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 7+ years of accounting experience desired
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of accounting or financial leadership experience, ideally in manufacturing or construction

Schedule:

This role is a fully onsite, full‑time position, scheduled Monday through Friday.

Pay:

$85,000–$120,000 (DOE)