Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90% medical premium coverage

401(k) with company match

3 weeks PTO and 11 paid holidays

Employee engagement events

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Controller with extensive experience in accounting within a manufacturing environment. This role offers a hybrid schedule with flexibility to work from home after onboarding, and significant opportunities for career growth.

The successful candidate will lead financial reporting, budgeting, and manage a team, ensuring accuracy in month-end close processes. Competitive compensation ranges from $125,000 to $150,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Current or recent Accounting Manager role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Exposure to inventory or cost accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Manage cash flow and develop a team of finance staff.

Skills

Month-end close experience

Financial reporting expertise

Inventory or cost accounting

Leadership/mentoring capabilities

Job description

Controller

This is a strong opportunity for an Accounting Manager coming out of a manufacturing environment who is ready to step into a Controller role with broader ownership and visibility. You’ll join a stable, well-established organization known for strong employee tenure and a collaborative culture, while gaining exposure to global operations and leadership.

In this role, you’ll move beyond the traditional close process into a well-rounded position that combines accounting leadership with financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives. The organization offers a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive benefits where the company covers the majority of medical costs, and a clear path for career growth supported by consistent performance-based increases.

What you will do as a Controller

Accounting Leadership:

• As the Controller you will oversee month-end close within a manufacturing environment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Manage cash flow and cash management activities
• Lead and develop a team of 4 (2 AR, 1 AP, 1 Staff Accountant)
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes in an inventory-driven business

FP&A and Strategic Finance:

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Provide variance analysis and business insights to leadership
• Partner cross-functionally to support operational and financial decision-making
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements within finance

What we are seeking in a Controller:

• Current or recent Accounting Manager within a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with month-end close and financial reporting
• Exposure to inventory or cost accounting
• Interest in expanding into FP&A and business partnering
• Proven ability to lead or mentor staff

Why work here as a Controller:

• Hybrid schedule with the flexibility to work from home two days per week after onboarding
• Strong employee tenure and a stable, team-oriented environment
• Clear opportunities for growth and advancement into broader finance leadership
• Global company offering exposure to international operations and collaboration
• Annual performance-based merit increases
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • Company covers approximately 90% of medical premiums
  • Benefits begin the first of the month following start date
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Engaged culture with regular employee events and strong team connectivity
• Compensation is $125,000 to $150,000 per year plus bonus