Controller
CFS
Dayton, OH
Dayton, OH
Full-time | Onsite
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000
A well‑established manufacturing company is seeking a hands‑on, forward‑thinking Controller to oversee all financial operations for its Dayton plant. This leadership role carries full ownership of plant‑level financials, team supervision, and the accuracy of monthly reporting. It’s an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment and enjoys leading both people and processes. This is a full-time onsite role with a salary upwards to $150,000.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee all financial activities for the Dayton plant - budgeting forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing direction, support, and performance management
• Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Direct and review cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
• Prepare, analyze, and present plant‑level financial statements to support operational and strategic decision‑making
• Utilize ERP systems to manage accounting workflows, strengthen reporting, and drive process improvements
• Partner closely with plant operations and corporate finance to ensure alignment between financial results and operational performance
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred
• Prior Controller‑level experience required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide, develop, and motivate a team
Who Thrives in This Role
This position is ideal for a proactive, detail‑oriented leader who enjoys owning the numbers, improving processes, and partnering with operations. If you’re energized by a blend of strategic oversight and hands‑on accounting work, this Controller role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact at the plant level.
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MaxSalary: USD150000
MinSalary: USD120000
About the Company
CFS
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.