Strategic Controller — Growth-Focused Finance Leader

Hixen Search Group; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hixen Search Group has been engaged by a reputable, growing family-owned manufacturing/service business to lead accounting and reporting as Controller. This role reports to the President and sits on the leadership team, closely aligned with operations to drive financial impact.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of accounting, manufacturing or project accounting experience, and strong skills in financial statements, month-end close, and budgeting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience in small to mid-size companies.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in manufacturing or project accounting.
• Strong experience with financial statements and month-end close.
• Cash management experience.
• Leadership of a small accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Perform month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Oversee GL, AP, AR, cash management and project costing.
• Maintain inventory system and assist with pricing.
• Oversee payroll with ADP and manage benefits/on-boarding.
• Lead budgeting, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership; participate in leadership team.
• Manage a staff accountant.
• Coordinate with banks, outside CPA, and vendors.
• Develop financial dashboard reports.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Cash management

Forecasting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ADP Payroll

Job description

Hixen Search Group has been engaged by a reputable, growing family-owned manufacturing/service business to lead accounting and reporting as Controller. This role reports to the President and sits on the leadership team, closely aligned with operations to drive financial impact.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of accounting, manufacturing or project accounting experience, and strong skills in financial statements, month-end close, and budgeting.