Growth-Ready Controller: GAAP, Treasury & Audit Lead

People Architects; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

People Architects, partnering with a fast-growing chemical manufacturing company, seeks a Controller to own accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This on-site role covers month-end, quarterly, and annual closes, external audits, and treasury activities, including AR/AP and payroll.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 5+ years of progressive finance experience, with ERP expertise (Datacor preferred) and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including Controller or Finance Manager responsibilities.
• Experience managing external financial audits.
• Hands-on treasury functions, including ACH and wire transfers.
• Experience with ERP systems, with Datacor specifically preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, standard cost accounting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and present GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reports.
• Lead external audit processes and serve as primary liaison with auditors.
• Develop, document, and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies for a growing organization.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with leadership.
• Manage treasury activities and oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Datacor

Job description

People Architects, partnering with a fast-growing chemical manufacturing company, seeks a Controller to own accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This on-site role covers month-end, quarterly, and annual closes, external audits, and treasury activities, including AR/AP and payroll.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 5+ years of progressive finance experience, with ERP expertise (Datacor preferred) and strong GAAP knowledge.