Controller, Multi-Site

MW Components; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Fasteners is seeking an experienced controller to manage accounting for two manufacturing facilities in Addison, IL and Rockford, IL. The role oversees monthly closing, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and compliance, acting as a trusted business partner to operations and major projects.

The ideal candidate will drive process improvements, manage working capital and provide timely financial analysis to support key decision-makers across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA/CMA/MBA preferred but not required.
• 5–7 years in accounting/finance; 3+ years in manufacturing with operational improvements.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Visual, Epicor, OneStream, Workday Adaptive.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Close books monthly in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain intercompany schedules and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation by reviewing work orders.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas of concern.
• Lead CIP tracking, project economics, and ad hoc reporting for senior management.
• Coordinate audits with internal and external auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Cross-functional partnering

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Epicor

Workday Adaptive

Job description

MW Fasteners is seeking an experienced and results driven controller to oversee financials of two manufacturing facilities: Addison, IL , Rockford, IL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all accounting activities, including monthly closing, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit and compliance. This role has dotted line reporting to General Manager and serves as trusted business partner to support operations and manage high-stake projects.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Closing

• Close books and records in accordance with GAAP/IFRS
• Maintain Intercompany schedule, reconcile balance sheet accounts, manage reserves
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation by reviewing open and closed work order
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas of concern

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Partner with FPA during monthly forecast updates and annual budget cycle
• Monitor budget performance, present variance analysis, improve forecast accuracy
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure that budgetary goals are aligned with business objectives

Working Capital Management

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize working capital - primary focus inventory - work closely with buyers to ensure thoughtful purchasing strategies, work with operations to ensure reasonable levels of inventories are maintained
• Responsible for annual physical and/or cycle counts administration

System & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices
• Lead or participate in the implementation of financial systems or software upgrades.

Ad hoc Reporting & Projects

• Manage site capital expenditures by tracking CIP (construction in progress) balances, closing projects, providing forecasts, and completing project economics and submission for approval
• Assist senior management in decision-making by offering relevant financial data and analysis
• Coordinate audits and collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate audit processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA, CMA, MBA, preferred, but not required).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in the manufacturing environment with demonstrated experience driving results in operational improvements
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Visual, Epicor, OneStream, Workday Adaptive).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to develop professional relationships and influence business partners