Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations and deliver accurate financial insight for the business near Dublin, Ohio. This position plays a key role in overseeing reporting, managing close activities, and supporting sound financial decision-making across multiple departments. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining effective controls.

Responsibilities:

• Produce timely monthly and quarterly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses.
• Direct the period-end close process by preparing entries, reconciling accounts, reviewing estimates, and confirming the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring efficient payment processing, invoicing, collections, and account resolution.
• Monitor inventory-related accounting for vehicles, parts, raw materials, work in process, and finished goods to maintain accurate valuation.
• Partner with leadership to develop budgets, update forecasts, and assess spending, capital needs, and liquidity expectations.
• Handle accounting for industry-related financial items such as rebates, warranty activity, incentives, returns, freight, tooling, and supplier-related charges.
• Strengthen internal controls by evaluating financial workflows, reinforcing policy compliance, and reducing the risk of errors or misuse.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and corporate finance partners to support audits, filings, and reporting requirements.
• Lead and develop accounting team members, including AP and AR staff, by reviewing work quality and driving process improvements.
• Present financial results and key performance insights to operational, purchasing, sales, manufacturing, and executive stakeholders.
• Proven experience in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger management, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory accounting processes.
• Ability to support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities.
• Familiarity with internal controls, audit coordination, and tax support responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success leading accounting staff and improving departmental processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to cross-functional leaders.