Finance and Accounting - Controller

Viant; Wheeling Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Disability benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

10 paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term

Pet Insurance

Home Ownership Program

Job summary

Viant, a leading global medical device partner, seeks an experienced finance professional to support Accounting and FP&A with a focus on standard costing and manufacturing cost accounting. You will oversee forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans, delivering monthly variance analyses and coordinating cycles across the company.

Hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) with a salary range of $115k-$130k.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Experience with standard costing (standard cost set-up/maintenance and variance analysis).
• Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (e.g. medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive).
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and supplies new and innovative analytical data that delivers insights for senior management to support forecasts, budgets and operating plans.
• Responsible for cost accounting.
• Develop analytical tools for technology pipeline, sales and competitive trends and head count.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly financial reporting package including executive summaries along with executive recommendations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of materials.
• Works directly with the site functional leaders to provide financial insight to expense trends, analyzing monthly performance and highlighting areas for cost control that tie to company objectives.
• Monitor and implement plant internal controls (in conjunction with corporate policies) as necessary to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks.
• Preparation of financial information package to Corporate and supporting the month end reviews for the site.
• Preparation of capital appropriations requests in accordance to procedures
• Assist Corporate Accounting with month end close activities, inventory and other areas specific to the plant.
• Develops process to forecast balance sheet, including establishing targets to improve working capital turnover.
• Uses the Prophix system to create consolidated financial reports. These reports describe revenues, operating expenses, direct contribution, and other specific financial results.
• Coordinates planning efforts in Prophix for both departmental and high level budgeting. Includes headcount, capital budgeting and Operational Expenses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Prophix

Excel (advanced)

ERP systems

Job description

Viant, 140 East Hintz Road, Wheeling, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM

About the company:

Viant is a global medical device partner providing design, development, manufacturing, and assembly services through capabilities in materials, plastics, metals, extrusion, and automation. With nearly 6,000 employees across 24 locations worldwide, it delivers high-quality, life-enhancing products with the scale and expertise to bring devices to market efficiently. Learn more at Viant Medical’s website or on LinkedIn.

• New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Home Ownership Program

About the site:

Our Wheeling facility combines precision machining and assembly capabilities to deliver high-quality medical device components and finished products.

About the role:

The primary responsibilities of this job are to support the activities of Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis, with a specialized focus on standard cost development/maintenance and manufacturing cost accounting. The role is responsible for overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts, long range financial plans and budget processes and analyses. Reports out monthly the financial results with in-depth analysis of variances to budget, forecast, and standard cost. Manages communications and coordination of budgeting, forecasting and analysis cycles across the company, monitors progress, and identifies process improvements.

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite – 2 days Work from Home)

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $115k-$130k. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

What you'll do:

• Develops and supplies new and innovative analytical data that delivers insights for senior management to support forecasts, budgets and operating plans.
• Responsible for cost accounting.
• Develop analytical tools for technology pipeline, sales and competitive trends and head count.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly financial reporting package including executive summaries along with executive recommendations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of materials.
• Works directly with the site functional leaders to provide financial insight to expense trends, analyzing monthly performance and highlighting areas for cost control that tie to company objectives.
• Monitor and implement plant internal controls (in conjunction with corporate policies) as necessary to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks.
• Preparation of financial information package to Corporate and supporting the month end reviews for the site.
• Preparation of capital appropriations requests in accordance to procedures
• Assist Corporate Accounting with month end close activities, inventory and other areas specific to the plant.
• Develops process to forecast balance sheet, including establishing targets to improve working capital turnover.
• Uses the Prophix system to create consolidated financial reports. These reports describe revenues, operating expenses, direct contribution, and other specific financial results.
• Coordinates planning efforts in Prophix for both departmental and high level budgeting. Includes headcount, capital budgeting and Operational Expenses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Experience with standard costing (standard cost set-up/maintenance and variance analysis).
• Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (e.g. medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive).
• Preferred: Experience in metal manufacturing environments (e.g., precision machining, metals fabrication).
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience in developing and implementing financial strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life-enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Viant, 140 East Hintz Road, Wheeling, Illinois, United States of America