Controller at General Tool Co – Reading, Ohio

CONTROLLER

Senior Finance Leadership | Cincinnati, OH | Full-Time

General Tool Company is a precision defense manufacturing partner supporting defense and aerospace programs with complex, build to print components and assemblies. Our work directly impacts national security and mission readiness.

GTC, part of Aeron Defense, is a growing aerospace and defense organization focused on building an industry leading manufacturing company defined by execution, excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement, while creating meaningful long term leadership opportunities.

Our goal is to create lasting opportunity and value. As the company grows stronger, so does the potential reward for everyone. When we succeed together, everyone shares that success.

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead financial operations across our fast-growing business. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role partners with executive leadership to strengthen profitability, cash flow, systems, and long term growth.

This is a highly visible leadership position with meaningful influence across operations, strategy, and business performance. As Controller, you won't just keep the books — you'll be a driving force behind our growth strategy, capital decisions, and operational excellence. For the right leader, this role is a clear path to CFO.

If you're a finance professional who loves solving complex problems, leading high-performing teams, and building the financial infrastructure that fuels ambitious companies — we want to hear from you.

Lead & Develop Your Team

• Build and lead a finance team that drives strategic business performance.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and career development opportunities.

Shape Financial Strategy

• Play a central role in shaping company strategy, translating vision into financially sound growth plans.
• Use advanced financial modeling, benchmarking, and performance analytics to guide major investment and strategic initiatives.
• Partner closely with the CFO to lead Board reporting, lender communication, and forward-looking cash flow planning.

Own Financial Operations

• Own best in class financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, job cost reporting, and audit readiness.
• Build financial dashboards that give leaders real-time clarity to move faster and make better decisions.
• Guide working capital, capital investment planning and enterprise cash flow performance.

You're a finance leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. You're comfortable in the boardroom and on the shop floor. You hold yourself and your team to a high standard, and you bring others along with enthusiasm, not just authority.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• 8+ years of progressive finance or accounting leadership experience.
• Deep expertise in financial analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Strong ERP systems expertise, with integration experience a big plus.
• Manufacturing environment experience; multi-site preferred.
• Knowledge of Defense Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is highly valued.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and drive organizational improvement.
• Outstanding communicator who can translate complex financials for any audience.
• US citizenship required; located near or willing to relocate to Greater Cincinnati.

We offer a competitive total rewards package designed to attract and retain top financial talent:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus tied to company and individual results.
• Management Incentive Plan (MIP) equity participation, allowing you to share in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.

Ready to lead and make lasting impact?? We'd love to hear from you.

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