Controller

Socket.dev; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Woodridge, IL seeks a Controller for the Truck Division to lead the monthly close, oversee financial reporting, and drive robust controls and continuous improvement across the function.

The role requires a strong accounting background, supervisory experience, and a track record in manufacturing environments. Equal opportunity employer; competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Master’s degree and/or CPA/CMA a plus.
• 7+ years of accounting experience; supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Internal audit training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial close process for the Truck Division.
• Provide financial and administrative services for stakeholders.
• Generate timely and accurate financial information for decision making.
• Ensure adequate controls and proper asset valuation.
• Staff and organize department; recruit and develop personnel.
• Lead budget, plan, and forecast; compare performance to prior year, plan, and forecast.
• Drive continuous improvement through employee development and process improvement.
• Lead internal and external audits; ensure documentation and compliance with Finance Manual.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions.
• Support the Director of Finance in achieving company-wide objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial accounting

Auditing

Internal controls

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Master’s degree (preferred)

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Job description

Hendrickson is searching for a Controller for their Truck Division. This role is located at their Woodridge, IL Technical Center.

This individual will

• Provide financial and administrative services for the various stakeholders of the Company.
• Manage the monthly financial close process for the division.
• Generate timely and accurate financial information that provides the appropriate feedback and supports decision processes.
• Ensure adequate controls are being maintained and that the value of the company’s assets is properly stated.
• Properly staff and organize department to accomplish long-term goals. Recruit and develop personnel into effective contributors within the department for potential movement into other company organization.
• Contribute to overall Division strategy and operating plans. Lead the preparation of budget, plan, and forecast. Lead the regular review of performance to prior year, plan, and forecast.
• Provide leadership to continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement and elimination of waste.
• Be the lead for all internal & external audits, working with the auditors, ensuring all documentation is prepared and submitted accordingly ensuring compliance to the Finance Manual.
• Be responsible for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions to ensure accurate financial records and timely processing.
• Support the Director of Finance in the achievement of company-wide functional objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will possess

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or finance. Master’s degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in a variety of accounting positions required (preferably in a manufacturing environment).
• 3+ years of supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated strategic thinker with general business knowledge in a related industry.
• Internal audit training required.
• Office setting.
• Minimal exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing setting.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is $116,000-165,000 annually depending on experience. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. This pay range is provided to ensure transparency and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.