Global Corporate Controller – Manufacturing Finance Leader

Dexter Magnetic Technologies; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Permag, a leading provider of engineered magnetic solutions, seeks a Corporate Controller to oversee accounting across the US and Germany, ensuring US GAAP/IFRS compliance and timely consolidated financial reporting.

You will lead a geographically distributed team, strengthen internal controls, drive system implementations and intercompany processes, coordinate audits, and partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and statutory reporting.
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and management reporting in a manufacturing setting.
• ERP experience (e.g., EPICOR, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global accounting function, including general ledger, cost accounting, consolidation, inventory management, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes across all entities, ensuring accurate consolidation and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory reporting requirements in Germany.
• Maintain and enhance internal control systems and processes across all regions.
• Coordinate annual audits (US and international) and manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Partner with controllers and accounting managers to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and accurate entity- and division-level reporting.
• Lead accounting integration efforts related to new system implementations or M&A activity, when applicable.
• Balance sheet reconciliations, consolidations, and reviews.
• Lead cash management, working capital reporting, and banking compliance (in partnership with CFO).
• Collaborate with FP&A personnel to support annual budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and ensure appropriate documentation of significant transactions.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive automation initiatives within the finance function.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS

ERP experience

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

EPICOR ERP

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Permag, a leading provider of engineered magnetic solutions, seeks a Corporate Controller to oversee accounting across the US and Germany, ensuring US GAAP/IFRS compliance and timely consolidated financial reporting.

You will lead a geographically distributed team, strengthen internal controls, drive system implementations and intercompany processes, coordinate audits, and partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.