Hands-On Manufacturing Controller — Onsite Villa Park

Brilliant®; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant® is seeking a Hands-On Controller to manage day-to-day accounting across three affiliated companies. You will oversee general ledger, AP/AR, inventory costing, payroll coordination, and monthly close while driving internal controls and process improvements.

The role requires GAAP expertise, manufacturing cost accounting experience, and leadership of a small accounting team. This is an onsite position in Villa Park, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment and cost accounting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly inventory reports and reconcile with the general ledger.
• Record monthly journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze variances against budget.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and update forecasts.
• Generate weekly job profitability reports and reconcile sales data with GL.
• Manage, train and develop accounting staff.

Skills

QuickBooks

GAAP

Inventory accounting

Job costing

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

Brilliant® is seeking a Hands-On Controller to manage day-to-day accounting across three affiliated companies. You will oversee general ledger, AP/AR, inventory costing, payroll coordination, and monthly close while driving internal controls and process improvements.

The role requires GAAP expertise, manufacturing cost accounting experience, and leadership of a small accounting team. This is an onsite position in Villa Park, IL.