Manufacturing Controller

Our client is a small (30M) manufacturing company looking for a NEW Hands-On Controller who is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations and financial controls across three affiliated companies. This role oversees all transactional accounting processes, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, inventory costing, payroll coordination, and monthly close. The Controller ensures accuracy in financial reporting, drives process improvements, supports budgeting/forecasting activities, and leads the accounting team with a focus on compliance, internal controls, and operational efficiency.

This role is Onsite in Villa Park

• Prepare and analyze monthly inventory reports and reconcile with the general ledger.
• Record monthly journal entries and perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze variances against budget.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and perform periodic forecast updates.
• Generate and distribute weekly job profitability reports; reconcile sales data with the general ledger.
• Manage, train and develop small accounting staff.
• Evaluate capital expenditure requests for return on investment and reconcile actual costs and savings to projections.
• Provide financial support for other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Working knowledge of Quick Books Online and Desktop.
• Deep understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Strong background in inventory accounting, job costing, and financial reporting; manufacturing industry experience is Required.
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and report against budgets and forecasts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration required a related field Required.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles