Controller

ITAC Solutions, LLC; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct visibility to President

High-impact strategic role

ERP upgrade exposure

Continuous improvement culture

Job summary

ITAC Solutions, LLC is seeking a senior financial leader to guide the accounting function during a period of transformation in a manufacturing company. This is a hands-on role with direct exposure to executive leadership and a platform to shape the finance agenda as ERP upgrades unfold.

You will oversee daily accounting operations, drive budgeting and forecasting, and mentor staff while ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of solid accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of leadership experience.
• Prior experience working within a manufacturing environment REQUIRED.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting in a production setting.
• Strong ERP system experience.
• Ability to lead a small team through significant organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Partner with senior leadership to align finance strategy with business objectives
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the company
• Analyze financial performance and develop cost/margin improvement strategies
• Ensure regulatory and internal compliance with accounting standards
• Supervise and mentor a Staff Accountant
• Collaborate with corporate finance leaders and prepare for ERP implementation

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost accounting

ERP systems experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Job description

Join a pivotal leadership role where your work will help shape the financial future of a transforming manufacturing organization. This is not just a back-office role — it's a seat at the table with executive leadership as the company evolves and grows. If you thrive in hands-on environments where finance drives strategic decisions, this opportunity is for you. Benefits & Extras

• Direct visibility to the President and platform-level finance leaders
• High-impact role in a company undergoing exciting operational transformation
• Opportunity to lead and influence accounting practices company-wide
• Supportive leadership team invested in continuous improvement
• A clear path to shaping the finance function as ERP upgrades unfold Compensation
• $150,000 base salary (DOE)
• Annual Bonus Potential What You’ll Be Doing
• Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Partner with senior leadership to align finance strategy with business objectives
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the company
• Analyze financial performance and develop cost/margin improvement strategies
• Ensure regulatory and internal compliance with accounting standards
• Supervise and mentor a Staff Accountant
• Collaborate with corporate finance leaders and prepare for ERP implementation What You’ll Need to be Considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of solid accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3 years of leadership experience
• Prior experience working within a manufacturing environment REQUIRED
• Strong understanding of cost accounting in a production setting
• Strong ERP system experience
• Ability to lead a small team through significant organizational change