Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting functions in a manufacturing-related environment.

You will drive the day-to-day accounting operations and partner with senior leadership to provide financial insight and improve performance. The ideal candidate has manufacturing, construction, or project‑based accounting experience, with strong cost accounting, inventory, budgeting, and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience in cost accounting, job costing, and inventory valuation.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities for accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for accurate reporting.
• Prepare monthly statements, management reports, and performance metrics.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to senior leadership on financial performance.
• Monitor margins and operating expenses; identify cost control opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and project teams to improve processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Leadership

Job description

$155,000 - $190,000k; 15% bonus

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

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.