Financial Controller at People Architects Financial Controller at People Architects in Cleveland, Ohio Posted in about 15 hours ago.

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full-time People Architects is partnering with a Chemical Manufacturing company to recruit a Controller. This position is fully on-site, five days per week A Chemical Manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Controller to own the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This is the core of the role: managing the close process, ensuring GAAP-compliant financial statements, and serving as the primary point of contact for our external auditors. The Controller will also take on Finance Manager responsibilities, including treasury activities (ACH/wire processing) and oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll, making this a hands-on, high-visibility position for a growth-oriented company. As a small but scaling organization, this role works directly with business leaders and offers the opportunity to build scalable financial infrastructure as the company grow Responsibilities Controllership & Financial Reporting Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure financial records comply with GAAP. Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting packages for leadership. Lead external audit processes, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors and ensuring documentation and internal controls support a clean audit. Develop, document, and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies appropriate for a growing organization. Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with company leadership. Treasury Management & Finance Operations Manage daily cash positioning and process ACH and wire transfer (WFT) transactions. Oversee accounting structures and treasury operations. Monitor cash flow and liquidity, providing forecasts and recommendations to leadership. Serve as a key partner on business financial planning, capital needs, and growth initiatives. Accounts Receivable Oversee the accounts receivable function, including invoicing, collections, and customer account reconciliations. Partner with sales and operations to support credit decisions and resolve billing or collection issues. Accounts Payable Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, payment execution, vendor account reconciliations, and compliance with company policies and approval processes. Payroll Oversee payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations, and coordinate with internal stakeholders or third-party payroll providers as needed. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field 5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including prior Controller or Finance Manager experience. Demonstrated experience managing or supporting external financial audits. Hands-on experience with treasury functions, including ACH and wire transfer processing. Experience with ERP systems required; experience with multiple ERP platforms or Datacor specifically strongly preferred. Strong understanding of GAAP, standard cost accounting, and internal controls. Proven ability to work hands-on in a small-company environment while helping build scalable processes for growth. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work directly with ownership and cross-functional leaders. Preferred qualifications Experience in manufacturing or chemical industry accounting CPA preferred.

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