What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Business Controller position at Harmer?
🔥 Newly Created Financial Business Controller – Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)
Harmer and Associates has partnered with our global client to assist with a search for a newly created Financial Business Controller for the expansion of their North American footprint, this position will assist with improving efficiency, and supporting long-term growth. This is a brand-new role designed to partner directly with operations, own the P&L, and drive performance within a rapidly growing division.
Position will be responsible for:
- Partner closely with operations and senior leadership to drive profitability
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and full P&L accountability
- Deliver financial analysis, insights, and recommendations that influence decision-making
- Support stabilization and growth of a new plant environment
- Collaborate with operations, HR, and accounting on process improvements
- Leverage ERP (IFS) and Excel to streamline reporting and drive efficiencies
Company is looking for:
- Bachelors in finance/accounting/economics
- CPA/CA or equivalent strongly preferred
- MBA (preferred)Progressive finance experience
- IFS/OneStream, consolidation/reporting tools, and Power BI
- Familiarity with corporate finance standards and internal‑control expectations for reporting, statements, balance sheet review, and book of accounts.
- Hands-on, curious, and willing to dig into details
- Strong communicator comfortable presenting to senior leadership
- Adaptable, fast-learning, and effective in evolving, mid-size environments
- Experience in larger organizations is ideal for the scale and rigor required
Please reply if you are looking for the following:
If you’re looking for a high-visibility role where you can build, influence, and make an immediate impact, this is a rare opportunity to step into a growing environment and help define the financial structure from the ground up.
Salary : $130,000 - $145,000