Manufacturing Controller: Shape Finance & Ops

CFO Systems Recruiting Division; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

CFO Systems Recruiting Division is seeking a Controller for a manufacturing organization in Lancaster, Ohio. This on-site leadership role focuses on building and guiding the finance function, with responsibilities spanning accounting, cost accounting, and financial planning.

You will partner with operations to improve productivity and profitability, shape financial infrastructure, and deliver actionable insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 3+ years in a Controller/Accounting Leadership role.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing and operations leaders.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and manage relationships with external audit, tax, and banking partners.
• Own and enhance cost accounting across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain standard costing, variance reporting, and KPIs; partner with operations to improve productivity.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-range planning.
• Develop dashboards and management reporting for visibility into performance.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Job description

CFO Systems Recruiting Division is seeking a Controller for a manufacturing organization in Lancaster, Ohio. This on-site leadership role focuses on building and guiding the finance function, with responsibilities spanning accounting, cost accounting, and financial planning.

You will partner with operations to improve productivity and profitability, shape financial infrastructure, and deliver actionable insights to leadership.