Manufacturing Area Controller - Multi-Site Finance Leader

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Area Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations across three manufacturing locations. This leadership role focuses on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, internal controls, and supporting operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate has hands-on plant accounting experience, a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, and the ability to lead accounting teams across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• At least five years of plant accounting and financial-close experience in manufacturing.
• Experience overseeing financial activities across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and factors affecting financial performance.
• Experience managing or developing accounting team members.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with D365, IQMS, and OneStream.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial operations for three manufacturing facilities.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Review and reconcile monthly balance-sheet accounts.
• Ensure the accuracy of system-generated financial and operational reports.
• Prepare and present financial reports, business trends, and performance analysis to leadership.
• Partner with plant managers and operational leaders to identify opportunities for improved financial performance.
• Lead monthly and quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting activities.
• Analyze budget-to-actual results and explain financial variances.
• Review standard costs and coordinate quarterly and annual updates.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Support ad hoc financial projects, presentations, and business initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff located across multiple facilities.

Skills

Plant accounting

Financial close

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

D365

IQMS

OneStream

Microsoft Office

Job description

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Area Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations across three manufacturing locations. This leadership role focuses on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, internal controls, and supporting operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate has hands-on plant accounting experience, a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, and the ability to lead accounting teams across multiple sites.