ControllerFull-time

Senior Aerospace; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Senior SSP, a manufacturing-focused company, seeks a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting, shape financial strategy, and grow a high-performing finance team. You will drive accuracy, compliance, and visibility to support scaling and investment decisions.

Ideal candidates bring strong GAAP knowledge, proven leadership, and a track record of improving processes and financial systems within manufacturing settings. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Experience leading teams and improving financial processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting function and month-/quarter-/year-end close.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, tax laws, and reporting requirements across regions.
• Oversee general ledger, payables/receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory costing.

Skills

Technical accounting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

Job description

Company Description

Build Something Bigger With Us.

If you're ready to take ownership, drive financial strategy, and help guide a growing organization—we’re ready for you.

For more than 80-years, Senior SSP has been pushing the limits of innovation—designing and building custom‑engineered ducting systems for industries that demand the highest standards: aerospace, defense, space, and beyond.

We’re not just making parts—we’re building solutions to complex challenges. As our Controller, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our financial foundation, supporting strategic decisions, and helping ensure we continue to grow, invest, and innovate for decades to come.

Job Description

This is a leadership role at the center of the organization’s financial operations and future growth. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Controller will lead the day‑to‑day accounting function while helping shape financial strategy, strengthen processes, and build a high‑performing finance team. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can balance accuracy and compliance with forward‑thinking insight, turning financial data into meaningful guidance for business decisions. The ideal candidate brings manufacturing experience, a passion for developing people, and a track record of improving systems, processes, and financial visibility to help organizations scale and succeed.

What You'll Do...

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements across all operating regions.
• Own and manage the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to protect company assets and ensure financial integrity.

Accounting Operations

• Provide leadership and oversight for all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Ensure accounting systems and processes operate effectively and support accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee inventory costing, product pricing, and inventory management processes, partnering with operations and leadership to improve visibility and decision‑making.
• Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, setting clear expectations and supporting professional growth.
• Build a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative finance team culture.
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, sales, and leadership to support company objectives and improve financial understanding across the organization.
• Serve as a proactive leader who identifies issues, drives solutions, and helps the business scale effectively.

Audit and External Relationships

• Lead the preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely completion.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and CPA firms and coordinate all audit activities.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, state, federal, and international tax regulations.

Process Improvement and Systems Leadership

• Identify and lead initiatives to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes.
• Champion continuous improvement and implement best practices across finance operations.
• Oversee financial systems and ERP platforms, including enhancements, upgrades, and new technology implementation.
• Recommend and implement tools and systems that improve financial visibility and operational performance.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Partner with the VP of Finance to develop the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance against budget, analyze variances, and provide clear, actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Support strategic planning through financial modeling and operational analysis.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field with a minimum (10) years of progressive accounting experience required, with the majority within a manufacturing environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role required.
• Experience leading teams and improving financial processes and systems.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and GAAP expertise.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and ability to partner with senior leadership and operational teams.

Additional Information

Annual Target Salary = $180k plus bonus

Monday - Friday 1st Shift

Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight‑knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market‑led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor