Finance Controller — Multi-Location Manufacturing Growth

Beneficial Reuse Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

Health, dental, life, disability, and–

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Beneficial Reuse Management (BRM) is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across facilities in a distributed environment. You will support the CFO and FP&A with budgeting, forecasting, and analysis while strengthening systems and processes to enable growth and scale.

This role requires independent work across locations, with an in-office presence in Chicago and periodic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, or industrial environments preferred.
• Experience with multi-location operations is strongly preferred.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience implementing accounting systems or process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing the month-end close process.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure accuracy of financial records and maintain strong internal accounting controls.
• Oversee reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Assist CFO & FP&A with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
• Support financial modeling and decision-making related to growth initiatives and capital investments.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication to non-financial

Integrity & detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Beneficial Reuse Management (BRM) is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across facilities in a distributed environment. You will support the CFO and FP&A with budgeting, forecasting, and analysis while strengthening systems and processes to enable growth and scale.

This role requires independent work across locations, with an in-office presence in Chicago and periodic travel.