Division Controller

Location: Greater Cleveland, Ohio-East Side

Our client is a growing organization seeking a Division Controller who is ready to take the next step in their accounting and finance career and make a meaningful impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for an up-and-coming finance leader with strong cost accounting and analytical experience who wants more than a traditional Controller role. The Division Controller will have the opportunity to strengthen and build cost-accounting processes, develop a team, partner closely with operations and leadership, and play an important role in the implementation of SAP
.

This is a hands-on, highly visible position where the right individual can help shape the financial infrastructure of a growing business and position themselves for continued career growth.

• Lead accounting and financial activities for the division, including month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, financial reporting, and cost accounting.
• Develop and strengthen cost-accounting processes, systems, and controls
  .
• Analyze product and operational costs and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and recommendations to business and executive leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, and other business leaders to drive informed financial decisions.
• Support the Annual Operating Plan, forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance management.
• Oversee inventory controls and key performance metrics.
• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting/finance team.
• Help improve and implement scalable accounting processes as the organization continues to grow.
• Play a key role in the SAP implementation
  , helping ensure effective integration of accounting and cost-accounting processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial information.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience.
• Strong cost accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Experience in accounting, FP&A, plant/divisional controlling, or a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and operational data and turn it into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience leading or developing an accounting/finance team.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• ERP experience required;
  SAP S/4
  
  HANA experience is a plus
  .
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or other professional designation is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

If you're an ambitious accounting professional looking for an opportunity to build, improve, lead, and grow
, this role offers the chance to have a direct impact on a growing organization.

You'll have the opportunity to build stronger cost-accounting processes, develop a team, influence business decisions, and help lead a major SAP implementation
—while expanding your leadership and business experience.

Candidates local to Northeast Ohio ONLY. Hybrid Schedule and up to 25% Travel.