Assistant Controller

Madison Street Search; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

PTO

Flexible hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Madison Street Search partners with an established manufacturing company in the northern Chicago suburbs seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting and finance function under the CEO’s direction.

The role focuses on overseeing month-end close, financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting, cash flow, and compliance, while guiding budgeting and forecasting and partnering with purchasing, supply chain, and sales to improve margins and working capital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience overseeing full-cycle accounting (GL, close, AP/AR, reporting).
• Strong background in inventory and product costing.
• CPA strongly preferred; public accounting experience is a plus.
• Competitive compensation package and strong collaboration with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting, cash flow, and compliance.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting while partnering with purchasing, supply chain, and sales to improve margins and working capital.
• Manage a small accounting team, optimize financial processes, and serve as a key financial partner to executive leadership and investors.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

GAAP expertise

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Job description

Madison Street Search has partnered with an established manufacturing company in the northern Chicago suburbs seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting and finance function. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role offers the opportunity to oversee financial operations and partner with leadership to support business performance within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities: Oversee all accounting and financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting, cash flow, and compliance. Lead budgeting and forecasting while partnering with purchasing, supply chain, and sales to improve margins and working capital. Manage a small accounting team, optimize financial processes, and serve as a key financial partner to executive leadership and investors.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience overseeing full-cycle accounting, including GL, month-end close, AP/AR, and financial reporting.
• Strong technical accounting background, including inventory and product costing
• CPA strongly preferred
• Prior public accounting experience preferred
• Competitive compensation package
• Company-subsidized medical insurance
• Fully paid dental and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO package
• Flexible start and end times
• Collaborative culture with growth opportunities