Corporate Controller
Job Description
Exciting Career Opportunity with a Rapidly Growing Manufacturing Company in the Greater Cleveland Area!
Are you an experienced finance leader with a strong background in accounting operations? We have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a Corporate Controller to spearhead the company’s accounting operations and support its continued growth. This pivotal leadership role will allow you to manage all aspects of accounting for a multi-locational manufacturing organization, while collaborating closely with the executive team.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Oversee and manage the monthly closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across multiple locations.
- Supervise a dedicated accounting team and manage essential operations like cash management, billing, accounts payable/receivable, cost accounting, and more.
- Lead the development of accounting policies and strengthen internal controls.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and driving financial decision-making.
- Work with external auditors to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Why join our client:
- Competitive Salary: Starting at $120,000K annually + Bonus (flexibility here as it is commensurate with experience)
- Benefits: 401k, healthcare, and additional perks.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing, dynamic company with a strong commitment to excellence.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a proven track record of optimizing financial processes, and are eager to make a significant impact, this could be the perfect fit for you! Lead the charge, influence company strategy, and work directly alongside top executives in a dynamic and growth-driven company. Interested? Please send your resume to Angela Wrzos at angela@worldbridgepartners.com or call directly at (847) 550-1300, ext. 45
Job Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally in a multi-locational manufacturing setting.
- A CPA or MBA is preferred, but your hands-on experience is just as valuable.
- A proven leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills, who can manage teams and communicate effectively with senior management.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities, keen attention to detail, and a results-driven mindset.
Meet Your Recruiter
Angela Wrzos
Executive Search Consultant
Angela Wrzos is an accomplished executive recruiter with over 25 years of experience in sales, recruiting, and business leadership. With a proven track record of building and scaling businesses, Angela specializes in delivering high-caliber talent that drives operational excellence and innovation. Angela partners with companies of all sizes, from startups to global leaders, specializing in executive and managerial placements across industries such as flexible and rigid packaging, printing, and beyond.
Angela’s career began as an entrepreneur in the sports training and recruiting industry. Her success led her to open a sports recruiting and training facility. After selling the business, which remains operational today, she leveraged her entrepreneurial success to transition into leadership roles at a leading global recruiting agency. Promoted to the Division Director and later Branch Director, Angela oversaw multi-million-dollar sales operations, consistently exceeding expectations by building high-performing teams and driving significant business growth.
Angela customizes recruiting strategies to ensure candidates are not only a strong fit, but also a strategic asset capable of driving long-term success and growth. Angela’s relationship-driven approach prioritizes a deep understanding of client needs, delivering candidates who make measurable impacts on performance and team dynamics. With a consultative mindset, she inspires clients to think bigger and elevate their teams to new heights. Angela focuses on managerial and executive-level placement across key verticals, supporting operational excellence and fostering innovation:
- Sales & Marketing: Business Development, Key Accounts, National & Regional Sales, Sales Operations, Brand/Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Public Relations, Event/Trade Shows
- Operations: Operation Officer, Operations Management, Production, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality Control, Packaging, Print Production, Inventory, Plant Management, Cost Estimation, Health & Safety, Environmental
- Finance & Accounting: Financial Officer, Financial Controllers, Compliance Officers, Operations Finance, Billing Systems, Contracts & Billing, Revenue Recognition, Financial Analysts, Audit
- Compliance & R&D: Regulatory/Environmental Compliance, Product Safety, Packaging R&D, Materials/Innovation Scientists, Food Packaging Technologists, Smart Packaging Developers
- Engineering: Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Material, Automation & Robotics, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Radio Frequency (RF)
- HR & Talent Acquisition: HR Leadership, Workforce Planning, Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Training & Development
Angela holds a B.A. in English from Northern Illinois University and is passionate about helping forward-thinking companies grow by connecting them with exceptional talent.
