Manufacturing Controller

Flexco; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with matching funds

12 paid holidays per year

15 vacation days and 5 personal days

Tuition reimbursement/educational

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Flexco is seeking a Manufacturing Controller to lead financial oversight for North American manufacturing operations, with coordination for international plants. The role emphasizes product costing, inventory management, and variance analysis while partnering with operations leadership to improve profitability.

The position can be based in Downers Grove, IL, or Grand Rapids, MI, with up to 20% travel. A minimum of 5 years in manufacturing finance is required, along with a Bachelor’s in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accounting-related field is required.
• MBA or CPA is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, plant finance, or a related financial leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong experience with standard costing, product costing, inventory accounting, cost variance analysis, and manufacturing expense reporting.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations, preferably within NA or global manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with operations, supply chain, and finance leaders to analyze performance and support decision-making.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost-setting, monthly close, margin analysis, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience evaluating capital investments, including ROI analysis and post-investment reviews.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial modeling; ability to analyze large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant and manufacturing leadership to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.
• Serve as a liaison between finance and operations across NA and global locations.
• Lead annual budgeting and cost-setting with manufacturing and supply chain leadership.
• Oversee product costing standards and ensure accuracy across global sites.
• Analyze cost variances and deliver actionable reporting and recommendations.
• Manage inventory financials, valuation, reserves, and turnover optimization.
• Support monthly close and performance analysis (margin, costs, ops results).
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and reporting standards; promote global process consistency.
• Oversee capital investments with ROI analysis and post-investment audits; support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Build partnerships with functions and communicate financial information clearly.
• Demonstrate analytical rigor and attention to detail when reviewing financial data.
• Translate data into insights and actionable recommendations for leaders.
• Identify opportunities to improve costing processes and reporting practices across sites.
• Take ownership and accountability for timely, reliable financial analysis.
• Demonstrate strong financial modeling capabilities and cross-functional influence.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Analytics

Budgeting & forecasting

ROI analysis

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Flexco, 1854 Northridge Dr. NW, Walker, Michigan, United States of America

Flexco, 2525 Wisconsin Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Are you an accounting professional, looking to join a company with over 100 years of history? Do you have several years of experience in a manufacturing setting? Are you seeking a role where you can learn from skilled professionals and grow with the company? If so, the Manufacturing Controller role at Flexco might be just what you are seeking!

The manufacturing controller will provide financial leadership and analytical support to North American manufacturing operations, with oversight and coordination support for international plants.

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where the culture is focused on People First, Better Together, Customer Centered, Forward Thinking, and Committed to Excellence. Flexco has consistently been named to the list of "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" and is consistently recognized for charitable contributions in the area.

This role can be based out of either Downers Grove or Grand Rapids.

A Manufacturing Controller at Flexco can expect a starting compensation between $93,000.00 and $130,000.00, depending on location, skills, education and experience.

Manufacturing Controller

Location: North America

Department: Accounting

The Manufacturing Controller is responsible for providing financial leadership and analytical support to North American manufacturing operations, with oversight and coordination support for international plants. This role has high visibility with significant interaction across operations and leadership with the opportunity to influence both North American and global manufacturing performance. This role partners closely with operations leadership to improve profitability, optimize cost structures, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The position focuses heavily on product costing, inventory management, and variance analysis while influencing decision-making across the business.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accounting related field is required
• MBA or CPA is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, plant finance, or a related financial leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with standard costing, product costing, inventory accounting, cost variance analysis, and manufacturing expense reporting.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations, preferably within a North American or global manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with operations, supply chain, and finance leaders to analyze performance, explain business drivers, and support operational decision-making.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost-setting, monthly close, margin analysis, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience evaluating capital investments, including ROI analysis, cost savings opportunities, performance tracking, or post-investment review.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial modeling, including the ability to analyze large data sets and develop meaningful reporting.
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems required; experience with business intelligence or data visualization tools preferred.
• Experience with inventory methods such as LIFO are a big plus
• Up to 20% regional and international travel may be required.

What you will be doing:

• Partner with plant and manufacturing leadership to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and informed business decisions
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations
• Serve as a key liaison between finance and operations across North America and global manufacturing locations
• Lead the annual budgeting and cost-setting process in collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain leadership
• Oversee product costing standards and ensure consistency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across global sites
• Analyze cost variances (material, labor, overhead) and deliver actionable reporting and corrective recommendations
• Manage inventory financials, including valuation, reserves, reporting accuracy, and turnover optimization
• Support monthly close and performance analysis, including margin, manufacturing expense, and operational results
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and financial reporting standards, while promoting global process consistency and best practices
• Provide financial oversight of capital investments, including ROI analysis, performance tracking, and post-investment audits, while supporting cost reduction initiatives
• Builds strong partnerships with manufacturing, operations, and finance leaders by communicating financial information clearly, professionally, and in a way that supports informed decision-making.
• Demonstrates a highly analytical approach with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency when reviewing financial data, cost information, inventory activity, and operational results.
• Translates complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights, recommendations, and reporting that help leaders understand performance drivers and take appropriate action.
• Identifies opportunities to improve costing processes, reporting practices, financial controls, and operational efficiency while supporting consistent best practices across manufacturing locations.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities, follows through on commitments, and demonstrates accountability for delivering accurate, timely, and reliable financial analysis and support.
• Demonstrates strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Influences cross-functional stakeholders effectively without direct authority.

Flexco is an equal-opportunity employer offering a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical (including Rx), dental, vision on the first day of employment
• 401(k) with matching funds
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 15 vacation days and 5 personal days
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance
• Life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and more

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Flexco, 1854 Northridge Dr. NW, Walker, Michigan, United States of America,

Flexco, 2525 Wisconsin Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America