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Position: Controller

Location: Cleveland

Industry: Manufacturing

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven finance and accounting professional to support operations at our Cleveland-area manufacturing facility. This role serves as a key business partner to plant leadership, providing financial insight, performance reporting, and cost analysis to drive efficiency, profitability, and strong internal controls.

You will play a hands-on role in monthly close activities, budgeting, cost accounting, inventory oversight, and capital project support, while ensuring compliance with corporate financial standards. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to operations and influencing decisions with data.

Key Responsibilities

Own plant-level accounting activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries

Manage and coordinate the monthly financial close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Develop and analyze plant financial statements, providing clear explanations of results and variances

Prepare post-close performance reports with meaningful insights and recommendations

Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecast updates for the plant

Oversee standard cost updates and annual cost roll for manufactured products

Maintain and analyze product, project, and operational costs

Monitor spending and ensure appropriate cost controls are in place

Partner with plant leadership to improve operational efficiency and financial performance

Evaluate the financial impact of current operations and proposed initiatives

Proactively identify financial risks or performance gaps and recommend corrective actions

Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and control requirements

Oversee inventory cycle counts and support annual physical inventory processes

Assist with capital expenditure requests and track project completion and spend

Manage fixed asset activity, including capitalization, transfers, and retirements

Track cost savings initiatives and prepare required reporting

Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant

Reconcile plant-related balance sheet accounts

Support internal, external, and statutory audits as needed

Provide ad hoc analysis and support to finance and operations leadership

Occasional travel to other manufacturing sites may be required

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional credentials preferred

3-5+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting or plant finance within a manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of management accounting, inventory accounting, and cost structures

Experience working under IFRS or similar reporting standards

Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and explain results clearly

High level of proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools; PowerPoint experience for presentations

Strong systems aptitude; experience with ERP systems such as SAP preferred

Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus

Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize work, and operate independently

Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset

Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and leadership teams