Controller

Capstone Search Advisors is partnering with a growing, well-established manufacturing company in Mentor Ohio to identify an experienced Controller to join its leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands-on financial leader who wants to make a meaningful impact beyond traditional accounting. Reporting directly to ownership, the Controller will serve as a key business partner, helping drive financial performance, operational efficiency, profitability, and long-term growth.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing finance and cost accounting, with the ability to connect financial results to day-to-day operational performance. This individual will oversee all accounting and financial functions while working closely with purchasing, inventory, production, sales, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations, including monthly and annual financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and key performance indicators.
• Partner with ownership and executive leadership to provide financial insight, strategic recommendations, and business guidance.
• Oversee cost accounting, product costing, inventory valuation, purchasing, and production reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, product margins, labor utilization, inventory levels, and overall operational performance.
• Develop and maintain accurate product costing methodologies across manufacturing operations.
• Provide leadership with timely visibility into production results, profitability, and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with sales leadership on pricing strategies, margin analysis, and business planning.
• Oversee and optimize ERP systems and financial reporting processes.
• Maintain relationships with banking partners, insurance providers, external CPA firms, and other business advisors.
• Partner with Human Resources and leadership on compensation planning, benefits administration, and organizational initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, increase efficiency, and enhance profitability.
• Participate in strategic planning and support key business decisions that influence the company's future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Significant experience in a Controller or senior accounting/finance leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting experience, including product costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and the relationship between financial performance and production activities.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting technology.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with operations, purchasing, sales, executive leadership, and external business partners.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with a willingness to remain hands-on in daily operations.
• Strong business judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $115,000 – $150,000, depending on experience with bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to join a financially stable and growing manufacturing organization.
• High visibility and direct partnership with company ownership.
• Meaningful influence over financial strategy, operational performance, and future growth.
• Collaborative leadership team and strong company culture.