Highlights
We’re partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in the Dayton area seeking a Controller to lead day-to-day financial operations and support strategic business decisions. In this highly visible role, you’ll work closely with senior leadership to strengthen controls, improve reporting, and drive operational insight across the plant.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Dayton, OH |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $130,000–$150,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Controller
Dayton, OH
Full-Time | 100% Onsite
$130,000 - $150,000
Are you a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in the Dayton area seeking a Controller to lead day-to-day financial operations and support strategic business decisions. In this highly visible role, you’ll work closely with senior leadership to strengthen controls, improve reporting, and drive operational insight across the plant.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Join a stable, growing manufacturing organization with a strong local presence
- Play a key role in operational and financial decision-making
- Work closely with leadership in a collaborative, no‑bureaucracy environment
- Competitive benefits package: health coverage, 401(k) match, profit sharing, and 4+ weeks of PTO
- Opportunity to expand scope as the business grows
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead full-cycle accounting: Oversee month-end and year-end close, prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements, and ensure timely, accurate reconciliations
- Manage manufacturing accounting: Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, WIP, and BOM accuracy
- Strengthen controls & compliance: Maintain strong internal controls, support audits, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards
- Oversee core operations: Supervise AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger functions with a focus on efficiency and accuracy
- Drive budgeting and forecasting: Lead the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and margin analysis to support pricing, capacity, and cost-control decisions
- Support financial strategy: Partner with leadership to improve reporting, optimize processes, support capital projects, and enhance ERP utilization
- Mentor and collaborate: Lead and develop accounting staff while partnering with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA a plus)
- Manufacturing or distribution accounting experience strongly preferred
- Solid background in cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting
- Experience supervising accounting teams or senior accountants
- Practical, business-minded leader who communicates well with both finance and operations
About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
