Controller

Genuine Search Group; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group is seeking a senior manufacturing accountant to own plant accounting, perform the monthly close, and deliver accurate financial reporting. You will partner with operations to interpret costs and drive improvements across the plant.

The role emphasizes cost, inventory, standard costing, and strong Excel analytics, with collaboration across accounting, operations, and leadership to improve business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing financial reporting.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and internal control practices.
• Experience working with ERP systems and manufacturing accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across accounting, operations, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct all plant accounting activities, including the monthly close process, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure financial accuracy.
• Monitor cash activity and complete bank reconciliations.
• Oversee the day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Manage fixed assets, capital expenditures, and depreciation records.
• Lead inventory accounting by monitoring inventory accuracy, supporting cycle counts, reconciliations, and validating bills of materials.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, inventory variances, and product profitability to support business decisions.
• Develop monthly financial analyses, including budget-to-actual reporting, forecasting support, and operational performance metrics.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing accounting software

Job description

This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting while supporting daily plant operations through meaningful financial analysis and operational partnership. The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing accounting background, enjoys working cross-functionally with operations, and is comfortable balancing strategic financial oversight with hands-on accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all plant accounting activities, including the monthly close process, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure financial accuracy.
• Monitor cash activity and complete bank reconciliations.
• Oversee the day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Manage fixed assets, capital expenditures, and depreciation records.
• Lead inventory accounting by monitoring inventory accuracy, supporting cycle counts, reconciling inventory balances, and validating bills of materials.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, inventory variances, and product profitability to support business decisions.
• Develop monthly financial analyses, including budget-to-actual reporting, forecasting support, and operational performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing financial reporting.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and internal control practices.
• Experience working with ERP systems and manufacturing accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across accounting, operations, and executive leadership.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who enjoys being immersed in a manufacturing environment and understands how accounting supports operational success. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to translate financial information into actionable insights. They are equally comfortable reviewing financial statements, analyzing production costs, and working alongside plant leadership to improve business performance.