Controller at William Vaughan Company in Maumee, OH

Job description

• William Vaughan Company is assisting with the search for a Controller for an automotive and manufacturing company headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, with occasional travel to Shelby Township, Michigan. Reporting to the CFO, this role will lead accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury administration, insurance coordination, and shared-services functions across a multi-site, multi-entity organization. The Controller will be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of financial results, monthly close, consolidated reporting, cash forecasting, external audit coordination, and the development of scalable accounting processes. The position will partner closely with the CFO and Director of Finance to align operational performance, financial reporting, liquidity requirements, and the company’s growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Accounting, Close & Financial Reporting
• Lead the monthly close process for all entities of the company
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany activity, consolidations, and close deliverables.
• Prepare and oversee monthly financial statements, consolidated reporting packages, management reports, lender reporting, and ownership/Board reporting.
• Ensure the integrity, consistency, and accuracy of general ledger activity and financial results across all entities.
• Own balance sheet governance, including reconciliation standards, review procedures, and supporting schedules.
• Treasury & Cash Forecasting
• Manage day-to-day treasury operations, including bank account administration, cash transfers, credit card administration, online banking access, and cash visibility across entities.
• Prepare and maintain weekly and 13-week cash forecasts.
• Coordinate forecast inputs from AR, AP, payroll, debt service, recurring operating expenses, CapEx, and working capital initiatives.
• Support the CFO with liquidity analysis and lender reporting.
• Controls, Audit & Insurance
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls related to cash, AP, AR, inventory, and intercompany activity.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for external audits, including audit timelines, PBC requests, audit schedules, and auditor communications.
• Partner with the CFO on technical accounting matters, policy decisions, and audit conclusions.
• Coordinate annual insurance renewals, policy administration, claims activity, exposure data collection, and related invoice processing.
• Shared Services & Team Leadership
• Lead the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, and Staff Accounting functions.
• Manage and develop 3-4 direct reports, establish performance expectations, monitor workload and service levels, and promote cross-training.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and efficiency across locations and entities.
• Oversee accounting and its integration into consolidated reporting and future systems/process initiatives.
• Systems & Continuous Improvement
• Improve close efficiency, reporting quality, reconciliations, and cash forecasting processes.
• Support ERP and financial systems initiatives, including PlexUX or similar platforms.
• Build scalable accounting infrastructure to support continued growth.

Requirements

• Required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience in month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and multi-entity accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Master's degree in accounting or finance
• CPA designation
• Manufacturing accounting exposure
• Prior experience managing accounting personnel
• Manufacturing, inventory accounting, and multi-site environment experience
• ERP experience; PlexUX preferred, QuickBooks, SAP, etc.
• Treasury, cash forecasting, and external audit coordination experience

Skills

Required

• Advanced Excel skills
• Month-end close
• Financial reporting
• Account reconciliations
• Multi-entity accounting

Preferred

• Manufacturing accounting
• Inventory accounting
• Multi-site environment experience
• Treasury
• Cash forecasting
• External audit coordination
• Managing accounting personnel

Benefits

• Amazing 401k match program, eligible for annual bonus
• 14 days of paid holidays
• 3 weeks of PTO
• A company culture that promotes a strong work/life balance and a professional and personal growth mindset
• Medical insurance options available for all full-time employees
• Hybrid Options Available