Controller

Charles Aris Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Aris Inc. client, a precision manufacturing organization, seeks a Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting and operational finance initiatives. You will oversee month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, and strengthen internal controls while partnering with leadership to improve business performance.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing accounting experience, GAAP expertise and a hands-on leadership style focused on process improvement and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience leading accounting teams in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Proven ability to improve processes and reporting

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes
• Strengthen financial controls and partner with leadership
• Lead cost accounting and operational finance initiatives

Skills

GAAP expertise

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Job description

Our client, a precision manufacturing organization, is seeking a Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting and operational finance initiatives. This person will be tasked with overseeing the month-end close process, managing budgeting and forecasting and strengthening financial controls while partnering with leadership to improve business performance. The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing accounting experience, expertise in cost accounting and GAAP and a hands‑on leadership style with a focus on process improvement and financial analysis.