Strategic Finance Controller – Manufacturing (Cincinnati)

Fairbanks Morse; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Controller to lead financial reporting, accounting, and consolidations. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will drive key initiatives, collaborate across functions, and support growth objectives.

The role requires five years of manufacturing finance experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and leadership capabilities. A CPA is desirable and a PM background is beneficial. We offer comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA desirable.
• Minimum five years of experience in finance/accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in GAAP and recent changes.
• Project Management experience beneficial.
• Microsoft Office guru, especially Excel.
• Previous successful leadership and supervisory experience required.
• Experience in Government Accounting standards and regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and continuously improve financial reports and metrics, driving process improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership to explain results, manage projects, and identify operational improvements.
• Coordinate and manage annual budget and forecasting processes.
• Oversee analyses of acquisitions, investments, and real estate considerations.
• Support policy-making decisions to enhance sales, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Manage capital acquisition approval process and monitor spending versus approved project budgets.
• Maintain and develop financial team members through recruitment, training, and coaching.
• Oversee financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide financial analysis tools for programs, capital expenditures, and special projects.
• Lead internal and external audits and coordinate audit requirements.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting to Corporate, including financial statements and metrics.
• Exercise tight control and reporting of working capital and cash to ensure adherence to budgeted targets.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Leadership

Excel

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel advanced features

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Controller to lead financial reporting, accounting, and consolidations. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will drive key initiatives, collaborate across functions, and support growth objectives.

The role requires five years of manufacturing finance experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and leadership capabilities. A CPA is desirable and a PM background is beneficial. We offer comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.