Controller

Controller (Full-Time)

Location: Brookville Ohio
Position Type: Full-Time Onsite
Reports To: President & CEO

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to join their team in Brookville Ohio. This position is evolving from a contract-based function into a full-time leadership role due to company growth and the need for a dedicated long-term financial leader.

This is not a sit-back Controller role. Were looking for someone who will roll up their sleeves take ownership of the numbers and build structure where needed.

The Controller will oversee all accounting operations ensure financial accuracy and provide strategic insight to support continued expansion and operational efficiency.

What Youll Own

• Full ownership of day-to-day accounting operations:
  • General ledger A/P A/R payroll and reconciliations
• Monthly quarterly and annual closedone right and done on time
• Preparation and analysis of financial statements (P&L balance sheet cash flow)
• Budgeting forecasting and financial modeling to support growth
• Cash flow management and banking relationships
• Development and enforcement of internal controls and accounting policies
• Coordination with external CPA tax advisors and auditors
• Financial insight for leadershipwhats working whats not and where to improve
• Cost analysis margin improvement and KPI tracking across operations
• Transitioning accounting from a supported/contract function to a fully owned internal process

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
• CPA or CMA is a plus but not required
• 510 years of progressive accounting experience including leadership responsibility
• Experience in manufacturing construction or industrial environments strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (QuickBooks Sage NetSuite or similar)
• Comfortable working in an environment where not everything is perfectly built yet
• Ability to both execute and improvenot just maintain
• High level of ownership accountability and follow-through
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with leadership

What Success Looks Like

• Financials are clean accurate and on timeno surprises
• Leadership has clear visibility into performance and cash flow
• Processes are structured documented and repeatable
• The accounting function runs smoothly without outside dependency
• You become a trusted financial voice within the organization

Why This Role

• Key leadership role in a company that is actively growing
• Position created as part of the companys next phasenot a backfill due to failure
• Opportunity to build improve and leave your fingerprint on the business
• Direct access to decision-makers and real influence