Cost Accounting Manager

Controller

A growing, highly specialized manufacturing organization is seeking a Controller to support a blend of FP&A, cost accounting, and operational finance activities. This role is ideal for a finance professional who is comfortable owning financial performance, partnering closely with operations, and helping improve costing visibility and business decision-making in a manufacturing environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership, take ownership of core financial processes, and contribute to a business that is expanding and investing in its finance function.

Target base of $95k-$115k, with flexibility for the right candidate, plus bonus eligibility.

On-site for first 90 days, then hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote).

Portage County.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead FP&A and cost accounting activities in support of business performance and operational decision-making.
• Partner closely with operations on budgeting, forecasting, labor and overhead analysis, and financial performance reviews.
• Maintain and improve standard costing and broader costing processes.
• Support financial planning cycles, including annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Provide reporting and analysis to help leadership better understand operational and financial performance.
• Work with ERP and reporting tools to improve visibility, consistency, and decision support across the business.
• Collaborate with senior finance leadership on key priorities and special projects.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts related to costing, reporting, and operational finance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience owning finance and business performance within a manufacturing environment.
• 5–10+ years of background at the Assistant Controller, Director of FP&A, Accounting Director/Manager, or similar level preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Advanced Power BI skills required.
• Strong ERP experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both finance and operations teams.

Preferred Experience:

• Manufacturing finance experience with exposure to standard cost environments highly preferred.
• QAD experience would be a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled