Controller

CPS Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a Controller to oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting. You will lead day-to-day accounting operations, partner with senior leadership, and enhance financial performance across manufacturing and project-based activities.

The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing or project accounting and a strong cost accounting background, with a focus on budgeting, inventory, and financial reporting. This full-time role offers growth and strategic impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, job costing, inventory, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience in manufacturing/construction/industrial or project-based accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual closes and ensure accurate financial statements.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, and performance metrics.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projections, and financial planning activities.
• Provide financial insight to senior leadership to improve performance and drive decisions.
• Oversee cost accounting and job/project costing including labor, materials, overhead, and other costs.
• Monitor inventory accounting for manufacturing and project-based operations.
• Review gross margins, operating expenses, and project performance; ensure GAAP compliance.
• Coordinate audits and external reporting; work with various departments to improve processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

GAAP compliance

Budgeting

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Controller $155,000 - $190,000k; 15% bonus Finance & Accounting Professional, are you ready to take your career to another level with an organization that will have your interest in mind first?

For the past 20 years, CPS has been working with the largest employers, specifically for their accounting and finance needs.

We work strategically with our clients to find and match the best accounting and finance professionals to help improve their business.

Here at CPS, Inc, we only work with our clients to directly place quality talent for permanent and full-time positions.

Our experienced recruiters spend time getting to know you, what type of work and company culture you like, and what your career goals are moving forward.

We use our experience and knowledge of our client companies to find the right match for you.

If you are looking to build your career, ready to take on new challenges, and gain the experiences you have always wanted, we want to work with you!

Controller Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial information while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with accounting policies.

This position will lead the day-to-day accounting operations and partner closely with senior leadership to provide financial insight, support business decisions, and improve overall financial performance.

The ideal candidate will have prior manufacturing, construction, industrial, or project-based accounting experience and a strong understanding of cost accounting, job/project costing, inventory, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and ensure financial statements are completed accurately and timely.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, and financial performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projections, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor company financial performance and provide management with meaningful analysis, trends, and recommendations.
• Manage and improve cost accounting and job/project costing processes, including analysis of labor, materials, overhead, and other direct and indirect costs.
• For manufacturing operations, oversee inventory accounting, standard costs, variances, cycle counts, and inventory valuation.
• For construction/project-based operations, monitor project profitability, work-in-progress reporting, job costs, billings, retainage, and percentage-of-completion accounting as applicable.
• Review and analyze gross margins, operating expenses, project performance, and other key financial indicators.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax‑related reporting, insurance audits, and other external financial requirements.
• Work closely with operations, project management, purchasing, sales, and other departments to improve financial processes and business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting capabilities, efficiencies, and cost controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• Assist senior leadership with financial modeling, capital expenditure analysis, business planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure appropriate controls are in place to safeguard company assets.
• Perform other financial and accounting duties as assigned.

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