Manufacturing Controller & ERP Upgrade Lead

trak group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TRAK Group in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and support the modernization of its financial systems. This high-visibility role offers demand for technical accounting expertise, manufacturing background, and a focus on process improvements.

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting, work with senior leadership, and guide the team through an ERP upgrade to Infor XA eFin. This is a long-term pathway to full Controller responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience managing month-end close, GL, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on AP/AR and payroll accounting.
• Supervising and mentoring accounting staff.
• Experience with financial systems and ERP processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial systems capabilities.
• Ability to analyze financial information and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations including AP, AR, GL, and payroll.
• Oversee monthly and year-end close and financial reporting.
• Manage reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and schedules.
• Supervise and develop accounting personnel across functions.
• Lead ERP upgrade and financial systems modernization initiatives.
• Support inventory accounting and cost accounting in manufacturing.
• Improve internal controls, processes, and reporting timeliness.
• Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, HR, and leadership.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Infor XA

MAPICS

IBM i / AS400

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

TRAK Group in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and support the modernization of its financial systems. This high-visibility role offers demand for technical accounting expertise, manufacturing background, and a focus on process improvements.

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting, work with senior leadership, and guide the team through an ERP upgrade to Infor XA eFin. This is a long-term pathway to full Controller responsibilities.