THE OPPORTUNITY

• Are you ready to bring your accounting leadership experience to a privately held company that is proud of its heritage and values the well-being of employees?
• Do you enjoy developing, improving, and leading a team, processes, and systems?
• Are you a performance-based leader accustomed to setting and meeting goals for the organization and your team?

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client, Cincinnati Inc. (CI) is built on legacy and innovation. For over a century, they have engineered precision machinery that powers American manufacturing, and their true strength lies in the people behind the machines. The company is defined by integrity, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of improvement.

The company was founded in the late 1890’s as The Cincinnati Shaper Company. They began manufacturing metal fabrication equipment in the early 1920’s, and this remains their primary focus. CI is one of a handful of US based, build-to-order machine tool manufacturers, and they have shipped more than 60,000 machines in over 125 years of operation. From their modern 500,000-square-foot plant and technical center on an 80-acre campus in Harrison, Ohio, they engineer and build their products with premium engineering features that stand up to years of rigorous use in demanding environments. Their machines’ endurance is legendary. It is common to see depression-era press brakes and shears in daily use today. This means low cost of ownership for their customers and a recurring revenue stream in aftermarket support for CI.

This position is based in Harrison, Ohio, and onsite five days per week.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The Controller will partner with the CFO and other operating leaders to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting of the results for the business. With three direct reports and a total team of nine, areas of responsibility include general accounting, treasury, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed asset accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
The successful candidate will be a well-rounded accounting professional with solid leadership experience. Given the dynamic nature of the business, the Controller must possess excellent analytical skills, communication skills, executive presence, operational experience, and the ability to influence and work effectively with senior management across the organization. Ideally, this individual will have experience within a manufacturing business.
The Controller will perform the following:

• Manage all accounting operations including treasury (cash and debt facilities), payroll, A/R (including billing), A/P, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, other liabilities, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition
• Lead month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare monthly financial statements in a timely manner to measure the performance of the company operations
• Own and manage audits for financial statements, benefit plans, and taxes

• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Research technical issues for compliance
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure required debt and lease payments are made on timely basis
• Hire, train, evaluate and develop accounting staff

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA or CMA preferred, and public accounting experience preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience (manufacturing industry experience preferred).
• 5+ years of experience successfully leading and managing corporate accounting teams with the ability to develop and motivate them to achieve superior levels of performance.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, and financial regulations.
• Experience with ERP upgrades and streamlining accounting processes. Epicor experience is preferred but not required.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data filters and sorts)
• Experience managing the external audit including benefit plans and taxes.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Decision-making capabilities and ownership mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Interest in connecting to people at all levels of the organization to build lasting relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

THE PAYOFF

Joining Cincinnati Inc. means being part of a team passionate about building high-quality products and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you will join an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference. You will also:

• Collaborate with a talented and enthusiastic leadership team.
• Watch your efforts have a positive impact on the company’s growth and success.
• Receive a competitive base salary plus bonus as well as a full benefits package.
• Be positioned for future leadership and executive roles within the company.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CANDIDATES

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating talent in our communities—and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration. You do not have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you are drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to apply.