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Corporate Controller

National Safety Apparel
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026

We have one job: To keep American workers safe

NSA is looking for self-starters who can help support our mission. Are you ready?

Position Overview: This position serves as the senior accounting leader responsible for the integrity of the NSA’s financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Corporate Controller will oversee all accounting activities across multiple manufacturing facilities and distribution operations while partnering closely with operations, supply chain, manufacturing leadership, sales, marketing, product development, IT, D&A and executive management to support continued growth and operational excellence.
Essential Job Functions: 
Financial Accounting & Reporting
•    Lead all corporate accounting activities and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
•    Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across main manufacturing locations including subsidiary roll up.
•    Coordinate annual insurance renewals, policy administration, insurance audits, and the preparation and submission of financial and operational documentation required by insurance carriers, brokers, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
•    Lead the annual budgeting processes across all manufacturing and corporate functions, coordinating with department and plant leadership to develop accurate budgets, analyze variances, and ensure achievement of organizational financial objectives.
•    Provide accounting support for preparation and review of the consolidated financial statements, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules.
•    Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures consistent with GAAP and industry best practices.
•    Oversee account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and general ledger integrity.
•    Manage external financial statement audits and coordinate audit requirements across locations.

Tax Compliance, Filings & Regulatory Reporting
•    Oversee and coordinate all federal, state, and local tax compliance activities in partnership with the Company's external tax advisors and public accounting firm.
•    Manage the collection, validation, and submission of financial data required by outside accounting firms for income tax, sales and use tax, franchise tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory filings.
•    Coordinate and oversee all federal, state, and local tax payments, ensuring compliance with applicable deadlines and regulatory requirements.
•    Manage estimated tax payment calculations and related remittances based on guidance provided by external tax advisors.
•    Monitor tax account balances, notices, audits, examinations, and inquiries from taxing authorities.
•    Maintain schedules supporting tax provisions, tax payments, tax accruals, and deferred tax balances as required.

Accounting Operations Leadership
•    Provide leadership and oversight for: 
o    Accounts Receivable
o    Accounts Payable
o    Payroll
o    General Ledger Accounting
o    Fixed Assets and Cap Ex.
o    Treasury and Cash Management Support
•    Ensure efficient execution of transaction processing activities while maintaining strong internal controls.
•    Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting workflows and leverage technology.

Internal Controls & Compliance
•    Establish and maintain effective internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
•    Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards.
•    Evaluate financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
•    Support tax compliance activities and coordinate with external tax advisors.
•    Develop and strengthen financial governance across all facilities.

Leadership & Business Partnership
•    Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
•    Serve as a key business partner to operations, manufacturing, human resources, and executive leadership.
•    Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities.
•    Act as a trusted advisor to the Vice President of Finance on accounting, financial reporting, and operational matters.

Training: Provided on the job and supplemented with external seminars/classes.
Qualifications: 
    Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or MBA is preferred
    Experience: 10 years of progressive accounting experience; experience in manager role; solid accounting skills; background in / understanding of US GAAP reporting fundamentals 
Key Competencies: Self-motivated and results driven, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem-solving, ability to multi-task, high degree of integrity and confidentiality, initiative with decision making, teamwork and cooperation
Physical Requirements: Long periods of sitting or standing at an individual work station, heavy computer work  
Working Conditions: Temperature-regulated office environment; on site
EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law. 

Recruitment Partnership Notice
Staffing Solutions Enterprises is the exclusive recruiting partner for National Safety Apparel and is conducting the search for this position on NSA's behalf. Qualified candidates will be considered for direct employment with National Safety Apparel.

To be considered, please submit your application directly through the link below rather than applying through the NSA career site.

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