Controller

HMC Products LLC; Caledonia Township (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

ProMach's HMC Products division seeks a Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting, partnering with leaders to drive profitability and operating effectiveness. You’ll own budget cycles, close processes, and capital planning while guiding ERP systems and internal controls across manufacturing functions.

You’ll influence strategic decisions with actionable insights and develop talent within a collaborative, growth‑minded culture.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance with manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong financial analysis skills and GAAP knowledge.
• Proficiency with Excel and business software; effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning with business leaders.
• Oversee close processes, reconciliations, inventory accounting, and reporting.
• Ensure revenue recognition per ASC 606 and contract reviews.
• Partner with Tax for timely filings and ERP system oversight.
• Develop talent and support cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Written and spoken communication

Team player

Data synthesis

Education

B.S. in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Syteline

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

HMC Products, a division of ProMach, is an industry leader horizontal pouch filling and sealing systems.

As Controller, you’ll provide hands‑on leadership and management in the areas of accounting and financial reporting and act as a vital strategic partner to the success of the company. This position reports to the division Vice President/General Manager and has dotted line reporting to the Vice President of Finance.

Are you passionate about this work? Be a key business partner to analyze financial and operational results, identify performance drivers and risks, and provide management with actionable insights on profitability, budget performance, and operating effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, timely, and prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Lead the annual budget, periodic forecasting, and long‑range financial planning processes in partnership with business leaders.
• Oversee contract and order reviews to ensure accurate revenue recognition, documentation, and compliance with ASC 606.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including cutoff, journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory accounting, financial statement preparation, and timely management reporting.
• Maintains fixed asset records of the company, prepares capital expenditure requests and justifications.
• Perform job costing analysis to ensure actual costs are accurate and projections accurately forecast the expected outcome of projects in the portfolio.
• Partner with the Tax Department to ensure tax compliance and timely, accurate filings.
• Provide leadership for maintaining the company’s ERP and other business information systems.
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to manufacturing, sales, service, purchasing, engineering, and other functions by evaluating business performance, supporting decisions, and improving financial discipline.
• Develop talent through coaching, performance management, and influence across the organization.
• Work directly with Shared Service organization for key order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, and accounting operations task completion.
• Assess financial and operational risks, maintain an effective internal control environment, and lead timely remediation of identified control deficiencies.
• Promote profitable growth by balancing financial stewardship, operational support, risk management, and disciplined decision‑making.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance 8–10 years’ experience in finance and accounting, strong preference for manufacturing environment
• Strong background in financial analysis
• Strong computer skills, specifically Excel and Word
• Experience with various ERP and software programs (Syteline preferred)
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Analytical skills to synthesize complex or diverse information, collect and research data, use intuition and experience to complement data and design workflows and procedures
• Must be a proven hands‑on team player driven to meet company goals

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck.

Benefits

• Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match.
• And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Base Salary Range: $125,000-$145,000; Potential Bonus Opportunity: $30,000 – $35,000

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast‑paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States.

Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products.

At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation. Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem‑solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.