Controller (CPA) — Manufacturing, Path to CFO

Brilliant®; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant® manufactures seeking a Controller to lead the close, consolidation, and reporting across locations from Bolingbrook. The role offers a clear path toward the CFO seat for a CPA with strong GAAP and consolidation experience.

You will own costing, inventory, and plant-level analytics, partnering with operations to improve margins and drive cost efficiencies. This onsite position demands leadership in controls and process improvements.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required for the role.
• Experience with GAAP and consolidation across multiple locations.
• Strong cost and inventory accounting background with plant-level exposure.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all locations, including intercompany eliminations.
• Produce consolidated GAAP financial statements with schedules and variance analysis.
• Deliver plant-level and consolidated reporting with driver commentary.
• Own standard costing, BOM, routing accuracy, and variance analysis (PPV, usage, labor, overhead).
• Manage inventory accounting across materials, WIP, and finished goods with reserves and cycles.
• Partner with operations on margin analysis and product profitability; drive cost roll updates.

Skills

CPA

GAAP

Consolidation

Financial close

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Internal controls

SAP

Forecasting

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

CPA licensure

Tools

SAP

Job description

Brilliant® manufactures seeking a Controller to lead the close, consolidation, and reporting across locations from Bolingbrook. The role offers a clear path toward the CFO seat for a CPA with strong GAAP and consolidation experience.

You will own costing, inventory, and plant-level analytics, partnering with operations to improve margins and drive cost efficiencies. This onsite position demands leadership in controls and process improvements.