Strategic Controller: Hands-On Finance Leader (Hybrid)

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing privately held organization in the Akron/Canton area to identify a Controller. This is a highly visible leadership role within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

You will oversee the accounting function, drive financial reporting and month-end close, manage budgeting and forecasting, and partner with executives to support growth. CPA credentials are welcomed but not required, and a hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting experience across multiple finance functions.
• Strong financial reporting knowledge and controls.
• Ability to own strategic and operational accounting responsibilities.
• Public accounting, private industry, or both backgrounds considered. CPA welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Lead payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and drive growth.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Payroll

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Leadership

Strategic finance

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing privately held organization in the Akron/Canton area to identify a Controller. This is a highly visible leadership role within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

You will oversee the accounting function, drive financial reporting and month-end close, manage budgeting and forecasting, and partner with executives to support growth. CPA credentials are welcomed but not required, and a hybrid work arrangement is offered.