Controller

Plasticade; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasticade, a growing manufacturing firm in Des Plaines, IL, seeks an experienced Controller to oversee accounting across multiple locations and drive consolidation at the group level.

You will partner with the CFO to shape financial strategy, ensure GAAP compliance, and lead site controllers through a period of ERP optimization and acquisitions. The role requires strong leadership and hands-on capability in a complex, multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in multi-site or multi-entity settings.
• Experience at controller level or above with enterprise responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, consolidation, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proven leadership of accounting teams and site controllers.
• Experience in high-growth, acquisitive environments and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level oversight of accounting across Plasticade Cortina Group locations.
• Lead consolidated financial reporting and monthly/quarterly/annual close at group level.
• Partner with CFO to drive financial strategy, policies, and alignment.
• Oversee site controllers and accounting teams with standardized processes.
• Lead integration of acquired businesses and align systems and controls.
• Direct external audits and liaise with auditors at consolidated level.
• Drive process improvements and ERP/system optimization across entities.
• Support executive decisions with financial insights and cross-functional analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation software

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide enterprise-level oversight of accounting operations across all Plasticade Cortina Group locations, ensuring consistency & scalability
• Lead consolidated financial reporting, including accurate & timely monthly, quarterly, & annual close at the group level
• Partner with the CFO to drive financial strategy, accounting policy, & organizational alignment
• Oversee & guide site-level Controllers & accounting teams, ensuring standardized processes & accountability
• Lead integration efforts for acquired businesses, including alignment of systems, reporting, & internal controls
• Direct external audit processes & serve as the primary liaison for auditors at the consolidated level
• Drive process improvements, standardization, & ERP/system optimization across multiple entities
• Support executive decision-making through financial insights, performance analysis, & cross-functional collaboration

POSITION REQUIRMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in multi-entity or multi-site environments
• Prior experience at the Controller level or above, with exposure to enterprise-level responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, consolidation, internal controls, & financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience leading through others (e.g., Controllers or site finance leaders)
• Experience in high-growth, acquisitive, or integration-heavy environments

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of manufacturing environments & cost accounting (oversight level vs. transactional ownership)
• Experience driving standardization across multiple business units or locations
• ERP transformation & multi-entity systems integration experience
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with selective hands-on involvement when needed
• Strong executive presence & ability to influence across functions & locations
• Change management & organizational transformation experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Daily in office schedule; occasional hybrid work may be approved based on managerial discretion & business needs
• When in office: moderate noise levels & prolonged computer use. Occasional presence in non-climate-controlled, high-noise production & warehouse areas where appropriate PPE must be worn