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About the job

Worthington Steel is seeking a Controller to oversee financial accounting, reporting, and analysis for one or more manufacturing facilities. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing financial guidance to support operational and business decisions.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with business acumen, analytical capabilities, and leadership skills. This individual will work closely with management to identify opportunities to improve financial performance, strengthen processes, and support business objectives.

Responsibilities

Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. Ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.

Develop budgets and forecasts, analyze financial results, and provide recommendations to financial and operational leadership.

Collaborate with plant leadership to analyze profitability, operating expenses, and other key business drivers. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, assess financial risks, and support internal and external audits.

Support capital planning, investment analysis, and capital appropriation requests.

Lead and develop accounting personnel, promote collaboration across functions, and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Other duties as assigned.

Capabilities

Strong financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial results into meaningful business recommendations.

Proactive approach to improving financial processes, controls, and operational effectiveness.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence decisions.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information to financial and nonfinancial audiences.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited university.

5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.

Intermediate understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with financial accounting systems.

Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred but not required.