Manufacturing Controller

Tharp Consulting; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in Ohio is seeking a Controller to lead end-to-end financial operations within a quality- and safety-focused manufacturing environment.

You will manage accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management, while strengthening internal controls and guiding the accounting team. Collaborating with operational leaders, you will drive cost accounting, variance analysis, audits, and continuous process improvements to support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• CPA preferred.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to drive continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance.
• Lead manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory valuation and variance analysis.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support audit readiness.
• Deliver actionable financial insights to inform operational and strategic decisions.
• Partner with operational leaders and guide the accounting team.
• Improve accounting processes and financial systems as the organization grows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Leadership

Accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Controller to lead end-to-end financial operations in a quality- and safety-focused manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance.
• Lead manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory valuation and variance analysis.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support audit readiness.
• Deliver actionable financial insights to inform operational and strategic decisions.
• Partner with operational leaders and guide the accounting team.
• Improve accounting processes and financial systems as the organization grows.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• CPA preferred.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to drive continuous process improvement.