Controller

CFS; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Lemont, IL is seeking a Controller to join the Accounting team, reporting to the CFO and leading a team of 3. The role focuses on establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures, strengthening internal controls, coordinating audits, and overseeing reporting, budgeting, and ERP systems in a privately held manufacturing environment with growth opportunities.

The Controller will guide financial decisions, maintain staff excellence, and ensure confidentiality of financial

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance; Masters a plus
• CPA is a plus
• Managerial experience
• Internal controls

Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and enforce policies and procedures.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls.
• Coordinate audits and provide information to external auditors.
• Direct preparation of reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position for management and investors.
• Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain accounting staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, coaching and training employees.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Maintain ERP system for the organization

Skills

Managerial experience

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Policy development

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

Masters degree

CPA

Tools

ERP system

Job description

About The Company

Our client is a leading manufacturing organization looking to add a Controller to their Accounting team. This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and oversee a team of 3 individuals. Our client has been around a while, they are a leader in their industry. They are a privately held organization, and 2026 is looking to be an exciting year!

• Stable Industry and growing company (have doubled in revenue size) with another acquisition planned this year
• Fun and engaging team – big on celebrations
• Room for growth/right hand to CFO role

About The Company

Our client is a leading manufacturing organization looking to add a Controller to their Accounting team. This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and oversee a team of 3 individuals. Our client has been around a while, they are a leader in their industry. They are a privately held organization, and 2026 is looking to be an exciting year!

• Stable Industry and growing company (have doubled in revenue size) with another acquisition planned this year
• Fun and engaging team – big on celebrations
• Room for growth/right hand to CFO role

Responsibilities Of The Controller

• The Controller will guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls.
• Monitor and confirm finances by coordinating audits; provide information to external auditors.
• Direct preparation of reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position for management and investors.
• Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain accounting staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, coaching and training employees.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Maintain ERP system for the organization

Experience Preferred For The Controller Role

• BS in Accounting or Finance, Masters a Plus
• CPA is a plus
• Managerial experience
• Internal controls
• ERP Implementation

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salary range $140,000-$165,000