"Controller"

Summary of Position

Our client is seeking an experienced, results-driven Controller to lead the company’s accounting, financial reporting, treasury, cost accounting, and risk management functions. This is a full-time, onsite leadership role. The Controller manages financial operations end to end... accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cost accounting, inventory controls, payroll oversight, and compliance... while safeguarding company assets and maintaining a strong system of internal controls.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Controller partners with executive management to improve business performance and drive continuous improvement.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, treasury functions, and GAAP financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annual)
• Own cost accounting... standard and job costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis
• Manage cash flow, credit, working capital, accounts payable, billing, and payroll oversight
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and KPI analysis to support strategic decisions
• Recruit, coach, and develop the finance team and maintain strong internal controls and compliance

Key Skills

• Manufacturing cost accounting and GAAP financial reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Team leadership and internal controls

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• CPA designation preferred
• 7 to 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including leadership
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis experience
• ERP experience (Epicor highly desirable) and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of treasury, cash flow forecasting, and working capital management
• Must work onsite in the greater Chicago area

Location & Compensation

• Location: Greater Chicago area (full-time, onsite)
• Compensation: $130,000 to $170,000 annually (depending on experience), plus annual performance bonus and full benefits