Controller

New Roots Talent Consulting, LLC; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan, PTO, and 2+ US

Collaborative, value-driven work env.

Job summary

New Roots Talent Consulting, LLC is seeking a Controller to lead a private company's accounting and financial leadership. This full-time, hands-on role focuses on GAAP-compliant reporting, strong internal controls, budgeting, and cost accounting for manufacturing operations.

You will partner with executive leadership to drive efficiency, scalability, and accurate forecasting, while mentoring the accounting team and ensuring timely financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• 5+ years of accounting and financial management experience, including 3+ years in a Controller role.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel, and clear communication.
• Manufacturing, construction, or job-cost accounting experience preferred.
• ERP experience and project accounting; CPA or CMA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Strengthen internal controls and inventory accounting, including costing.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis.
• Coach the accounting team and improve systems and processes.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and sales tax.
• Manage physical inventory and cycle counts, inventory reserves, and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Coordinate with the external CPA firm, auditors, tax advisors, and financial and insurance partners.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Analyze budget variances, manufacturing overhead rates, and key performance metrics to support management reporting.
• Support business insurance analysis and audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA or CMA designation (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Project accounting

Job description

Ready to lead the numbers—and help shape what comes next for a stable and lean organization?

Our client is hiring for a Controller for a full-time, hands-on finance leadership role with a private corporation with more than 60 years of history.

This is a newly created opportunity that is expected to be a vital part of the business as well as a growth role with highly anticipated longevity! If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, building stronger processes, and partnering directly with executive leadership, this could be your next move.

What you’ll own:

• Lead day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Strengthen internal controls and inventory accounting, including costing and work in process.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis.
• Coach the accounting team and improve systems and processes.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and sales tax.
• Manage physical inventory and cycle counts, inventory reserves, and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Coordinate with the external CPA firm, auditors, tax advisors, and financial and insurance partners.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Analyze budget variances, manufacturing overhead rates, and key performance metrics to support management reporting.
• Support business insurance analysis and audits.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• At least 5 years of accounting and financial management experience, including 3+ years as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar leader.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and clear communication.
• Integrity, attention to detail, and a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Manufacturing, construction, or job-cost accounting experience is highly preferred.
• ERP experience, project accounting, and a CPA or CMA designation are also preferred.

What’s in it for you:

• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, PTO, and holidays.
• A collaborative, value-driven environment where you can help improve how the business works.