Controller

RW Screw • Massillon, OH • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Oct 6, 2026

Job Title: Controller Job Status: Full-time employee, Salary Exempt Reports to: CFO, with dotted line to Site General Manager Job Summary: The Controller is responsible for ensuring operational financial discipline, cost visibility, working capital efficiency and cash management at the plant level. This role translates plant operations into accurate and timely corporate financial reporting, supports fast month-end close, and drives profitability and cash flow improvement in a highly leveraged manufacturing environment. The Controller also ensures compliance and supports weekly ABL bank reporting, annual field exam, and annual audit. Key Responsibilities

Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Ensure timely and accurate monthly and annual financial close
Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including variances to budget
Develop and maintain short-term cashflow forecasts
Monitor working capital, including receivables, payables, and inventory
Coordinate external audits, field exams, tax filings, and regulatory requirements
Partner with operations and leadership to support business performance and profitability
Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
Manage, analyze, & update manufacturing costs, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
Lead semi annual Physical Inventories, ensure correct valuations and timely uploads into ERP system
Assist in preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
Partner with operations to improve cost controls, productivity, and operational efficiency
Learn, use, understand, and be a key problem solver for our manufacturing and accounting ERP system (EstiTrack)
Analyze capital expenditures and track ROI on manufacturing investments
Support pricing decisions through cost and margin analysis
Prepare, review, and support bank borrowing base calculations (inventory and accounts receivable) in an ABL structure
Take a lead role in treasury management, which includes approving wires, checks, ensuring payments are made, problem solving, and periodically coordinating with banking personnel
This role currently oversees A/R (shared among other businesses) and A/P

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing environment, including prior leadership experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
4+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or plant controlling
Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
Experience with borrowing base calculations and lender reporting preferred
Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills

Key Competencies

Team leadership and development
Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
Must be comfortable with fast paced environment
Highly organized and deadline driven
Working capital and cash flow management

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The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $110,000–$170,000 per year (median ~$137,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.

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