Manufacturing Controller & Finance Strategy Partner

Anderson|Biro, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Professional Development Opportunities

Performance-Based Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Anderson|Biro, LLC seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a manufacturing operation. You will partner with operations and executive leadership to drive profitability through cost visibility, strong controls, and insightful financial analysis.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep manufacturing accounting knowledge, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 8-10 years progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance.
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced degree/certification.
• Experience implementing or improving cost accounting systems and reporting processes.
• Experience creating KPI dashboards and operational performance reporting.
• ERP system experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all financial accounting and reporting activities, maintaining policies, procedures, and internal controls in GAAP.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and tax/regulatory reporting.
• Partner with operations to improve visibility into production costs and KPI dashboards.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and standard costing processes.
• Collaborate with FP&A to model pricing, cost analysis, and profitability initiatives.
• Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting with variance analysis.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop the accounting team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Communication

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Anderson|Biro, LLC seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a manufacturing operation. You will partner with operations and executive leadership to drive profitability through cost visibility, strong controls, and insightful financial analysis.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep manufacturing accounting knowledge, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.