Controller

Job Title: Controller – Manufacturing (B2B Packaging)

Location: Fairborn, Ohio

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

About the Company

We are a growing B2B manufacturer of corrugated, foam, and plastic packaging solutions serving a wide range of industrial customers. We specialize in custom, often complex packaging that protects our customers’ products and supports their operations. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Controller to strengthen our financial operations and support smarter, more profitable decision-making across the business.

Position Summary

The Controller will lead all accounting and financial reporting for the company and serve as a key business partner to leadership. This role is responsible for accurate financials, robust job costing, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow planning, internal controls, and clear financial analysis that supports production, pricing, and growth decisions.

Financial Reporting and Accounting

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure proper coding of transactions.

Cost Accounting and Job Profitability

• Develop and maintain job costing and cost accounting processes tailored to a manufacturing environment.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs by job, product line, and customer.
• Identify unprofitable work and support pricing or process changes to improve margins.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process and align it with the company’s goals.
• Create and maintain rolling forecasts for sales, margins, expenses, and cash flow.
• Perform variance analysis (budget vs actual) and provide clear explanations and recommendations.

Cash Flow and Working Capital Management

• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow and provide projections.
• Manage working capital by improving collections, optimizing payment timing, and monitoring inventory levels.
• Support decisions related to capital expenditures, including ROI analysis for equipment and facility investments.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax, payroll, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external accountants, banks, and other financial partners as needed.

Business Partnership and Leadership

• Provide clear, actionable financial insight to ownership and leadership.
• Work closely with operations and sales to connect financial performance to production, pricing, and customer mix.
• Help define and track key financial and operational metrics.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent credential preferred but not required.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment with cost/job accounting.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, overhead allocation, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and sense of ownership.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
  

• Hands-on and comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
• Analytical and curious, always looking for better ways to do things.
• High integrity and reliability; treats company resources responsibly.
• Collaborative, able to partner effectively with operations, sales, and leadership.
  

Please send your resume and a brief note about your experience in manufacturing or cost accounting to Derek Fairchild at derek@adaptapak.com.