Chief Accounting Officer

Chief Accounting Officer

Cleveland, OH | 4 Days Onsite | $220K–$250K Base + 20–25% Bonus

Our client, a manufacturing company based in Cleveland, is seeking an experienced Chief Accounting Officer to lead its accounting organization. This individual will oversee a large accounting team and play a key role in strengthening the accounting function, improving processes and controls, and driving transformation across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the company’s accounting function, including close, financial reporting, cost accounting, and inventory accounting

• Oversee and strengthen accounting processes, systems, policies, and internal controls

• Drive transformation and process improvement initiatives

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP

• Partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams

• Develop, mentor, and provide leadership to the accounting team

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience

• Controller, Corporate Controller, VP Accounting, or CAO-level leadership experience

• Strong cost accounting and/or inventory accounting experience

• Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or similar inventory-intensive industry experience

• Proven experience driving accounting transformation and process improvements

• CPA preferred, but not required

• Strong leadership, communication, and technical accounting skills

This is a full-time role based in Cleveland requiring four days per week in the office and offering a $220K–$250K base salary plus a 20–25% bonus . To learn more, please apply directly to this ad or contact Chris at