Controller

Controller

Location: Hybrid (Cincinnati, OH / Remote flexibility)

Compensation: Dependent on Experience

Employment Type: Full-time

About Dutton Supply

Dutton Supply is a fast-growing sustainable packaging and logistics company serving the nation’s largest healthcare systems. We specialize in high-volume distribution of pharmaceutical-grade shipping supplies, with a commitment to speed, precision, and service.

As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a Controller—a highly motivated, adaptable individual who can jump into the day-to-day and grow into a senior financial leadership role. This is a rare opportunity to work side-by-side with company leadership and build the foundation of our internal finance and accounting teams.

Your Primary Job Responsibilities:

·      Oversee daily accounting operations that include general ledger, month-end closing, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting for a multisite warehouse and manufacturing environment with operations and sales in multiple states.

·      Establish and maintain internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with GAAP and local, state, and federal tax regulations.

·      Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal procedures

·      Coordinate internal and external audits and prepare necessary documents for tax filing.

·      Daily cash flow analysis and development of models is critical to support rapid growth and expansion.

·      Cost accounting support in a manufacturing/distribution environment, understanding direct and indirect labor and plant overhead.

·      Initially responsible for payables and customer billing, cash receipts and receivables.

·      Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate financial data and variance analysis.

·      Oversee and track: fixed assets, maintenance costs, tax, payroll and insurance.

Your Secondary Job Responsibilities:

·      Lead or participate in special projects, including system upgrades, process optimization, and automation initiatives.

·      Partner with senior executives on financial analysis, manufacturing costing, and operational improvements.

·      Assist with audit preparation and act as a key contact with external auditors.

·      Eventually build, manage, and mentora larger accounting team and be able to supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and professional growth.

What We’re Looking For:

·      Strong generalist with exceptional problem-solving skills

·      Someone highly organized, with a bias toward action and accountability

·      Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, no two days are the same

·      Not afraid to do hands-on work (this is a department of one for now!)

·      Strong communicator and critical thinker, with a team-first mindset

 What We Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Industry accounting certification, CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) .
• Extensive (5-7+ years) of progressive accounting experience, including including senior or assistant controller roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with QuickBooks 
• Proficiency with mid-market ERP systems is required.
• Sales tax experience with Avalara or similar to support state Nexus reporting.
• Strong analytical skills using Microsoft Excel are required.
• Remote work with one to two weeks of quarterly travel required.

What We Offer:

·      Competitive salary and benefits package

·      Flexible work structure 

·      Exposure to all aspects of finance, accounting, operations, logistics, and supply chain

·      Long-term growth track into a senior management-level role