Manufacturing Controller

Flexco, 2525 Wisconsin Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America •

Flexco, 1854 Northridge Dr. NW, Walker, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Are you an accounting professional, looking to join a company with over 100 years of history? Do you have several years of experience in a manufacturing setting? Are you seeking a role where you can learn from skilled professionals and grow with the company? If so, the Manufacturing Controller role at Flexco might be just what you are seeking!

The manufacturing controller will provide financial leadership and analytical support to North American manufacturing operations, with oversight and coordination support for international plants.

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where the culture is focused on People First, Better Together, Customer Centered, Forward Thinking, and Committed to Excellence. Flexco has consistently been named to the list of “101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” and is consistently recognized for charitable contributions in the area.

This role can be based out of either Downers Grove or Grand Rapids.

A Manufacturing Controller at Flexco can expect a starting compensation between $93,000.00 and $, depending on location, skills, education and experience.

Manufacturing Controller

Location:
North America

Department:
Accounting

The Manufacturing Controller is responsible for providing financial leadership and analytical support to North American manufacturing operations, with oversight and coordination support for international plants. This role has high visibility with significant interaction across operations and leadership with the opportunity to influence both North American and global manufacturing performance. This role partners closely with operations leadership to improve profitability, optimize cost structures, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The position focuses heavily on product costing, inventory management, and variance analysis while influencing decision-making across the business.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accounting related field is required
• MBA or CPA is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, plant finance, or a related financial leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with standard costing, product costing, inventory accounting, cost variance analysis, and manufacturing expense reporting.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations, preferably within a North American or global manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with operations, supply chain, and finance leaders to analyze performance, explain business drivers, and support operational decision-making.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost-setting, monthly close, margin analysis, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience evaluating capital investments, including ROI analysis, cost savings opportunities, performance tracking, or post-investment review.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial modeling, including the ability to analyze large data sets and develop meaningful reporting.
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems required; experience with business intelligence or data visualization tools preferred.
• Experience with inventory methods such as LIFO are a big plus
• Up to 20% regional and international travel may be required.

What you will be doing:

• Partner with plant and manufacturing leadership to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and informed business decisions
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations
• Serve as a key liaison between finance and operations across North America and global manufacturing locations
• Lead the annual budgeting and cost-setting process in collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain leadership
• Oversee product costing standards and ensure consistency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across global sites
• Analyze cost variances (material, labor, overhead) and deliver actionable reporting…