We are looking for a Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for a growing manufacturing organization in West Chester, Ohio. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership while overseeing financial operations, reporting, and planning activities that support continued expansion. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to balance strategic insight with day-to-day execution.
Responsibilities:
• Direct core accounting activities across the organization, including ledger management, payables, receivables, payroll administration, fixed asset tracking, and the monthly close process.
• Produce timely financial statements and deliver meaningful analysis on monthly, quarterly, and annual results for leadership review.
• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing forecasting efforts to improve visibility into performance and business trends.
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting processes such as inventory valuation, standard cost maintenance, and variance reporting.
• Work closely with operational leaders to evaluate production costs, labor performance, and overall profitability across the business.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency in accounting practices.
• Oversee external audit coordination, support tax-related activities, and maintain productive relationships with banking and lending partners.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen the financial structure needed to support rapid business growth.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance leadership roles.
• Demonstrated background in manufacturing environments with hands-on cost accounting responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, inventory accounting, and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and the ability to work effectively with financial systems.
• Experience operating in a growth-focused business with the ability to contribute both strategically and tactically.
• Strong analytical skills and a practical understanding of production costing and operational finance.
If you are interested in this opportunity or other Direct Hire opportunities through Robert Half please call Carolyn Barnett at
