Accounting Manager​/Controller

Location: Cleveland / Euclid, OH

Schedule: 100% Onsite | Monday–Friday

Compensation: Approximately $100,000–$135,000, depending on experience

Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / Metals

We are partnering with a growing advanced manufacturing company in the Cleveland area to hire an Accounting Manager / Controller who can take ownership of the day‑to‑day accounting function while helping prepare the business for its next major stage of growth.

This is not a traditional “manage from a distance” accounting leadership role.

The company operates a complex manufacturing environment and is preparing for a transition into a public-company structure in the coming months
. They need someone who understands manufacturing accounting, can operate comfortably in a hands‑on environment, and has exposure to the financial controls, audits, reporting standards, and discipline required within a public‑company setting.

You will work directly alongside an experienced CFO, oversee one accounting team member, and have the opportunity to help shape the accounting infrastructure of the business as it scales.

For someone currently sitting at the Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller level
, this is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role with significant long‑term upside.

• Own the day‑to‑day accounting function for a growing manufacturing operation
• Lead month‑end close and financial statement preparation
• Manage and support external audit requirements
• Prepare the accounting organization for the company’s transition into a public‑company environment
• Help establish stronger financial controls, accounting procedures, and reporting processes
• Manage accounting requirements related to inventory, manufacturing costs, standard costing, and margin analysis
• Support accounting across multiple manufacturing processes and production lines
• Oversee and develop one direct report
  , with the accounting team expected to grow alongside the business
• Remain hands‑on with transactional accounting, reconciliations, close activities, and financial reporting
• Partner closely with the CFO on accounting strategy and infrastructure
• Support the transition from the company’s current accounting systems into a new ERP environment
• Help identify opportunities to automate and modernize accounting processes
• Build scalable processes capable of supporting significant future growth

Manufacturing accounting experience is required.

The strongest candidates will have:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with in a true manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of:
• Cost accounting
• Standard costing
• Inventory valuation
• Margin analysis
• Month‑end close
• Financial statement preparation
• Experience working through financial audits
• Exposure to a publicly traded company, public-company subsidiary, or public-company reporting environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff
• A willingness to stay close to the details and perform hands‑on accounting work

• CPA or previous public accounting experience
• Big 4, regional public accounting, or audit background
• Experience helping a company prepare to become publicly traded
• SEC/public-company compliance exposure
• Metals, machining, foundry, casting, extrusion, forging, or other industrial manufacturing experience
• ERP implementation or conversion experience
• Net Suite or Microsoft Dynamics experience
• Experience with in a carve‑out, acquisition, spin‑off, or rapidly scaling organization

This opportunity is best suited for someone who enjoys building rather than simply maintaining.

The company is…