Controller

Gables Search Group

Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Administrative Management, Bank Management, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fixed Assets, Inventory Costs, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Operational Audit, Performance Analysis, Production Systems, Purchasing/Procurement, Relationship Management, Risk Management, System Migration, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne
POSTED
11 days ago

Manufacturing Controller 
Key Responsibilities
  • Financial Oversight & Reporting: Direct all monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes. Generate comprehensive financial statements and performance reports for executive leadership.
  • Corporate Accounting: Oversee general accounting, cost accounting, and cash flow management. Coordinate external audits and manage banking relationships.
  • Multi-Entity & Cost Management: Maintain general ledgers across multiple corporate entities. Supervise complex inventory and cost accounting systems common to production environments.
  • Operational Analysis: Monitor departmental performance, analyze productivity metrics, and identify cost-saving opportunities across operations and purchasing.
  • Administrative Management: Provide oversight for standard corporate risk management, including commercial insurance and standard corporate benefits administration.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise and develop the internal accounting and purchasing staff.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. An advanced degree or professional certification (CPA/CMA) is an asset.
  • Experience:
    • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Controller or equivalent senior financial leadership role within a manufacturing or production environment.
    • A minimum of 10 years of total progressive experience in cost accounting and corporate finance.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard financial reporting tools.
    • Experience utilizing standard enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, corporate payroll platforms, and fixed asset software.
    • ERP system implementation or migration experience is a plus.
  • Looking for COMMUTABLE candidates.

About the Company

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Gables Search Group

Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002.  Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.

At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations.  Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.

Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://www.gablessearch.com/