Manufacturing Controller

CFS; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

8% 401(k) match

Job summary

CFS in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Controller to partner with plant leadership and influence North American and global operations. This hybrid role offers high visibility and a stable, growth-minded environment.

You will drive cost accounting, standard and product costing, budgeting, and margin analysis while promoting internal promotion and long-term career growth within a century-old company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing finance or cost accounting experience.
• Strong costing, inventory, and financial analysis expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead standard costing, product costing, and cost-setting processes
• Analyze cost variances (material, labor, overhead) and drive improvements
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, and optimization initiatives
• Support budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, and margin analysis
• Partner with operations leadership to improve profitability and efficiency
• Evaluate capital investments including ROI analysis and performance tracking

Skills

Standard costing

Product costing

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Excel advanced

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

Take on a high-impact Manufacturing Controller role where you'll partner directly with plant leadership and influence both North American and global operations—all within a stable, growth-oriented company that values internal promotion and long-term careers.

Manufacturing Controller (Hybrid)

Salary: $130K–$170K

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Hybrid schedule (4 days onsite) offering flexibility and strong collaboration
• High-visibility role with direct exposure to plant and global leadership
• Strong total rewards package including 4 weeks PTO and 8% 401(k) match
• Clear focus on promoting from within and long-term career advancement
• Opportunity to directly impact profitability, cost structure, and operations
• Stable, established company with 100+ years of industry leadership
• Collaborative, family-oriented culture with strong tenure across teams
• Exposure to multi-site and international manufacturing operations

Key Responsibilities For The Manufacturing Controller

• Lead standard costing, product costing, and cost-setting processes
• Analyze cost variances (material, labor, overhead) and drive improvements
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, and optimization initiatives
• Support budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, and margin analysis
• Partner with operations leadership to improve profitability and efficiency
• Evaluate capital investments including ROI analysis and performance tracking

Qualifications For The Manufacturing Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of manufacturing finance or cost accounting experience
• Strong expertise in standard costing, inventory, and financial analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience required