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CORPORATE CONTROLLER

Cleveland, OHOnsiteFull TimePosted 5 days ago

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Required skills

  • US GAAP
  • financial close
  • tax compliance
  • internal controls
  • corporate policies
  • regulatory requirements
  • accounting standards
  • manufacturing sector
  • multi-site experience

Nice to have

  • CPA

Role summary

The Corporate Controller will lead all corporate accounting activities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and directing financial close processes. Responsibilities include overseeing tax compliance, managing accounting operations (AR, AP, Payroll, GL, Fixed Assets, Treasury), establishing internal controls, and partnering with various departments. The role requires leading and developing the accounting team.

Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Accounting Operations Leadership
    • Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger Accounting, Fixed Assets and Cap Ex, Treasury and Cash Management Support
    • Ensure efficient execution of transaction processing activities while maintaining strong internal controls.
  • Internal Controls & Compliance
    • Establish and maintain effective internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
    • Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or MBA is preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive Accounting and Finance experience.
  • 7+ years of Leadership or Management experience.
  • Understanding of US GAAP reporting fundamentals.
  • Experience in some type of manufacturing sector; multi-site experience is a plus.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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