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The Ferry Cap and Set Screw Company lists this Plant Controller opportunity in birdtown, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Full Time Senior Management Lakewood, OH, US
$110,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually
Controller
Company: Ferry Cap & Set Screw Company
Location: Lakewood, Ohio
Position Type: Full Time
Position Summary
The Ferry Cap & Set Screw Company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions. This position will have a strong focus on manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accuracy, operational performance, and financial controls.
The Controller will work closely with company leadership and the operations team to develop reliable product costs, analyze manufacturing performance, improve margins, and provide clear financial information that supports decision making. The ideal candidate understands how activity on the plant floor flows through the financial statements and can translate operating results into actionable business insights.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Cost Accounting
Own and maintain the company’s standard costing system, including material, labor, overhead, and outside processing costs
Analyze actual costs compared with standards and investigate material usage, labor efficiency, purchase price, scrap, overhead, and production variances
Partner with operations and engineering to maintain accurate bills of material, routings, labor standards, machine rates, and overhead allocations
Calculate and periodically update labor, burden, and machine‑hour rates
Evaluate product, SKU, customer, and job profitability to identify margin improvement opportunities
Support quoting and pricing decisions by providing accurate cost models and financial analysis
Monitor work in process and ensure manufacturing costs are properly captured and assigned
Identify obsolete, slow‑moving, excess, and potentially impaired inventory
Inventory and Operational Controls
Maintain accurate raw material, work in process, and finished goods inventory valuations
Lead cycle counting and physical inventory processes
Reconcile inventory records to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies
Establish strong controls for material movements, production reporting, scrap, rework, and outside processing
Work with plant leadership to improve the accuracy and timeliness of production and inventory transactions
Develop reporting for scrap, labor efficiency, machine utilization, inventory turns, and other key manufacturing metrics
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper account reconciliations
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash reporting, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany activity
Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and operating plans
Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods
Provide leadership with clear explanations of financial results, risks, trends, and opportunities
Support banking, insurance, tax, audit, and other external reporting requirements
Systems and Process Improvement
Support the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of the company’s ERP and accounting systems
Strengthen processes and internal controls across accounting, purchasing, inventory, production, and financial reporting
Develop standardized reports and dashboards that improve visibility into business performance
Document accounting procedures and ensure consistent execution
Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve data accuracy, and shorten the monthly close
Leadership and Business Partnership
Serve as a financial partner to company leadership
Work directly with operations, engineering, purchasing, sales, and customer service
Build financial understanding and accountability throughout the organization
Lead, develop, and support the accounting team
Assist with capital expenditure analysis, including return on investment, payback, and cash flow impact
Support strategic planning, customer analysis, pricing initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Strong experience with manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis
Demonstrated understanding of bills of material, routings, labor standards, overhead allocation, work in process, and production reporting
Experience leading monthly financial close and preparing financial statements
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls
Experience with ERP systems; Infor LX experience is preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills
Experience supporting an ERP implementation or significant system transition is preferred
CPA or CMA certification is beneficial but not required
Preferred Attributes
Hands-on and comfortable working in both the office and manufacturing environment
Able to investigate financial issues through direct engagement with plant operations
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Clear communicator who can explain financial information to nonfinancial leaders
Detail oriented while maintaining an understanding of the larger business objectives
Comfortable operating in a growing company where processes and systems continue to evolve
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, urgency, and sound judgment
About Ferry Cap & Set Screw Company
Founded in 1906, Ferry Cap & Set Screw Company is a long-standing American manufacturer of specialty fasteners and precision components serving demanding industrial, power generation, and equipment applications. As a Quantum Industrial Holdings company, Ferry Cap is focused on reestablishing its legacy through operational excellence, customer service, disciplined growth, and continued investment in its people and manufacturing capabilities.
All qualified applicants to Ferry Cap and Set Screw are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc.).
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