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Senior Financial Controller (Manufacturing)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2027

Role – Senior Financial Controller

Industry – Aerospace & Government Contracts

Location – Columbus, Ohio

Package – $130,000-$180,000 Bonus Growth Opportunity


Alexander James Recruiting is working with a reputable business who manufacturer supply and design various products and service’s to the aerospace who are seeking a new Financial Controller to take responsibility for all financial operations within the business. With a competitive basic salary, bonus and room for growth into a CFO role, this is a great opportunity for a versatile and capable finance professional seeking an opportunity for a growing business.  


Responsibilities


  • Lead the preparation & completion of financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
  • Oversee all aspects of accounting operations including account reconciliation, accounts payable, and payroll processing
  • Conduct detailed financial analysis & account reconciliation
  • Oversee cash management activities including forecasting & cash flow analysis
  • Develop financial reports that communicate complex concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels
  • Appreciate and take seriously the level of compliance required for the customer’s the company works with


Requirements


You will be highly compliant and understanding of the principles of GAAP and preferably IFRS though the latter is not essential. Our client is seeking a versatile individual who is able to work well within a manufacturing environment and adapt to various tasks from bookkeeping to detail financial reporting in the context of capital equipment and the ability to work well with cash management & margin management. The role would suit either an experienced financial controller/Chief financial officer or someone who is ambitious and capable looking to push themselves into a future CFO position. The company have big expansion plans and there require an individual who wants to help them build a department over time. Experience of Xero, Quickbooks & Sage would be a plus as would any involvement with government or manufacturing and the ability to manage banks effectively. Ideally you will be based in Columbus, Ohio where the company operates.


Benefits

·      Competitive basic salary up to $180k depending on experience

·      10% bonus opportunity

·      401k

·      Healthcare

·      Opportunity to work with an ever growing, ambitious business and grow the department, enabling opportunity for a CFO position


The Company

Having grown rapidly over the last few years from circa $3m to $15m our client is a specialist provider of various products and services to the aerospace industry in particular. Dealing with a lot of defense contracts and government departments they’re required to be highly compliant and therefore require individuals who appreciate this aspect of what they do. Based in Columbus, they operate predominantly within North America though have some international clients also and employ around 100 members of staff.  




To find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Alex Hopkirk on 447557658751


or email to jobs@alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk Alternatively refer to www.alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk for our latest jobs. 

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