position title: corporate controller
location: columbus, oh 43215, usa
job category: salary
schedule: full-time
req id: corpo001113
posted date: august 21, 2025
description: job details description
job title: corporate controller
department: finance
reports to: chief financial officer
location: columbus, oh
wage: salaried, exempt
work hours: full-time, variable
about the position
the corporate controller is a newly created and strategically important leadership position within the plaskolite finance organization. reporting directly to the chief financial officer, the corporate controller will be responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the company's global financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls. this leader will oversee a team including site plant controllers across the u.s. and emea, the corporate accounting team, and accounts payable. this role will provide essential financial stewardship and process leadership across plaskolite's global operations and will play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth. the corporate controller will lead efforts to establish and maintain scalable accounting systems, ensure compliance readiness, and deliver on strategic finance initiatives. this is a high-impact role for a hands-on leader passionate about accounting excellence, team development, and operational improvement.
essential tasks and responsibilities
- lead and oversee all aspects of plaskolite's global accounting function, including general ledger, financial close, internal and external reporting, compliance, and internal controls
- manage and develop a high-performing accounting organization, including direct oversight of plant controllers (u.s. and emea), the corporate accounting team, and accounts payable
- establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures aligned with u.s. gaap and international reporting standards, while ensuring accuracy and consistency across global operations
- coordinate and manage external audits and the preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring all audit requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner
- drive transformation and continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and internal controls to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
- partner closely with the cfo and fp&a to provide financial insight and decision-support to key business leaders
- own the development and enforcement of strong internal control environments and compliance
- identify and implement best practices in financial operations, including opportunities to automate or digitize workflows and reporting
- monitor regulatory developments and accounting pronouncements, assessing and communicating their impact to the business
- collaborate cross-functionally with operations, it, treasury, legal, hr, and commercial teams to support business needs and strategic initiatives
qualifications
- bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; cpa strongly preferred
- 12+ years of progressive accounting and leadership experience, ideally with a mix of public accounting and corporate controllership
- deep technical knowledge of u.s. gaap and internal controls; experience with international financial reporting standard (ifrs) a plus
- prior experience managing global accounting operations, including manufacturing or multi-site plant environments
- experience leading geographically distributed teams, including international direct reports
- proven ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing teams through periods of growth and change
- strong project management and organizational skills with demonstrated success driving accounting transformations and system implementations
- experience with erp systems (e.g., sap, oracle, netsuite) and reporting tools; jd edwards experience a plus
- expert excel and data analysis skills
- excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance audiences
- high integrity and detail-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset
- ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%) as needed
about plaskolite
established in 1950, plaskolite's first successes were in production of hula-hoops, flyswatters, and fluorescent lighting panels. now, plaskolite is north america's leading manufacturer of thermoplastic sheet. our mission is to deliver superior thermoplastic sheet, coatings, and polymers to the world through long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service. plaskolite is now a member of pritzker private capital, which partners with middle-market companies based in north america with leading positions in the manufactured products, services, and healthcare sectors. visit for more info.
plaskolite is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. if requested, the company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.
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