Controller

Accounting Dayton, Ohio Permanent Oct 27, 2026

Controller Full-Time Onsite

Manufacturing Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

7-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience

5+ years of manufacturing accounting experience

3+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Finance Manager role

Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing financial controls

Experience supporting startup, greenfield, or rapidly growing manufacturing operations

Experience working with multinational organizations and international reporting requirements

Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements

Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

Demonstrated experience reporting financial results to corporate ownership, private equity, or board-level stakeholders

Strong executive presentation and communication skills

Preferred:

CPA designation strongly preferred

MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Prior experience working for an Italian-owned company or supporting Italian operations

Italian language proficiency (speak, read, write) — significant advantage

Experience with SAP

Background in electrical equipment, transformer manufacturing, heavy industrial, or engineered-to-order environments

Experience working directly with private equity firms or international investors