Controller

About the role

We are looking for an accomplished Controller to lead the financial operations of a growing manufacturing organization in the Youngstown/Warren, OH and Sharon, PA areas. This position will serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, combining strong accounting oversight with forward-looking financial guidance that supports continued expansion. The ideal candidate brings experience in complex manufacturing settings and can translate financial data into practical insight for operational and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Direct all core accounting activities, including the general ledger, monthly close cycle, account reconciliations, and cost accounting across multiple product lines.
• Create and strengthen internal financial controls, policies, and procedures covering budgeting, cash management, credit practices, and day-to-day accounting governance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance review processes while providing clear financial planning support to company leadership.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and executive-level reporting packages for senior leaders, lenders, and private equity stakeholders.
• Oversee compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including multi-state sales and use tax requirements and other reporting obligations.
• Manage accounting across multiple legal entities, including intercompany activity, reconciliations, and consolidated financial accuracy.
• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and provide support for payroll administration and finance-related system oversight when needed.
• Partner with operations, sales, and purchasing leaders to evaluate margins, inventory performance, procurement decisions, capital spending, and revenue recognition matters.
• Coordinate relationships with external auditors, tax professionals, legal advisors, and lending partners, including required covenant reporting and documentation.
• Support acquisition-related financial due diligence, integration efforts, and the ongoing development of the finance team and department structure.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Background working in private equity-backed businesses and multi-entity organizational structures.
• Understanding of inventory accounting, margin analysis, and financial support for operational decision-making.
• Familiarity with lender reporting, bank covenant compliance, and coordination with external audit and tax partners.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to work effectively with enterprise financial systems.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-focused management approach.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced credentials are valued.