Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller – Harrison, OH

Ever wanted to see your financial expertise shape the success of a respected industrial manufacturer? At Cincinnati Incorporated, you’ll have the opportunity to lead day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and partner with leaders across the business to drive continuous improvement. If you enjoy turning financial data into accurate, actionable insights, this role puts you at the center of what’s next.

Cincinnati Incorporated is seeking an experienced, initiative-taking Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead month-end and year-end closing processes, and maintain internal controls at our corporate office in Harrison, Ohio. Reporting directly to the Controller within Finance & Accounting, you’ll coordinate external audit deliverables, partner with leaders to drive continuous improvement, and mentor and develop staff accountant(s), accounts payable, and accounts receivable team members. This is a full-time, exempt, onsite opportunity for an accounting professional with 7+ years of progressive experience, including at least 3+ years in a supervisory or management capacity.

We proudly support veterans and military families and strongly encourage U.S. military veterans to apply. The analytical skills, leadership, integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to teamwork developed through military service can translate exceptionally well into this role and are highly valued at our organization.

About Cincinnati Incorporated:

Cincinnati Incorporated (CI) has been manufacturing industrial machinery since the late 1890s and remains a respected name in the fabrication industry. Our success is built on a culture of integrity, craftsmanship, innovation, and hard work. We take pride in our people and offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

Position Summary and Purpose:

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for Cincinnati Incorporated and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of general ledger accounting, including standard costing, bills of materials, variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and tax reporting. This onsite role plays an essential, firsthand part in daily office operations, cross-departmental coordination, and direct team collaboration. Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, maintain internal controls, assist in coordinating external audit deliverables, and mentor and develop staff accountant(s), accounts payable, and accounts receivable team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL:

• Oversee full-cycle general ledger operations, journal entries, and account reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP.
• Lead and accelerate the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close schedules.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly consolidated balance sheet account reconciliations and cash flow schedules.
• Supervise staff accountant, accounts payable, and accounts receivable personnel.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal accounting controls.
• Serve as a liaison for independent external auditors, banking partners, and tax authorities.
• Oversee federal, state, and local regulatory filings, sales/use tax reporting, and property tax assessments.
• Support budgeting, capital expenditure (CapEx) tracking, and Return on Investment (ROI) modeling for tooling and plant machinery upgrades.
• Support manufacturing costing processes, including labor, overhead rates, and bills of materials (BOMs), as needed.
• Support analysis of manufacturing variances (e.g., raw material purchase price variance, scrap, machine efficiency, and labor efficiency) as needed.
• Drive ERP system enhancements and accounting process automations to streamline workflow and improve data transparency.

REQUIRED:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Advanced Excel capabilities.
• Strong technical acumen in US GAAP revenue recognition and inventory capitalization rules.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate financial insights clearly to managers, directors, and the executive leadership team.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Direct manufacturing or industrial plant experience, including firsthand experience with standard costing, inventory reserves (E&O), and BOM structures.
• Prior experience with manufacturing ERP platforms.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is a full-time position based 100% onsite at our corporate office in Harrison, Ohio (no remote or hybrid options). Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with occasional exposure to manufacturing floor environments.

EEO Vets/Disabled

This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Benefits Include:

✓ Paid training
✓ Paid vacations
✓ Paid holidays and personal days
✓ Medical insurance (including HSA)
✓ Dental insurance
✓ Vision insurance
✓ Accident insurance
✓ Life insurance (AD&D)
✓ Disability insurance
✓ Generous 401(k) employer match
✓ Flexible spending account
✓ Tuition reimbursement
✓ Employee assistance program
✓ Parental leave