Manufacturing Controller

CFS; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

Job summary

CFS in Lombard, IL, invites you to lead manufacturing finance as Controller, coordinating with plant leadership to improve profitability and operational performance across North America.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, costing, inventory, and monthly close, delivering accurate reporting and ROI analysis for capital investments. This is a stable, growth-minded company with global exposure and a strong benefits package from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing finance or cost accounting experience.
• Strong product costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to drive profitability and operational performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost-setting processes.
• Oversee product costing, inventory management, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Analyze cost variances and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support monthly close, margin analysis, and manufacturing expense tracking.
• Evaluate capital investments including ROI and cost savings initiatives.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP system experience

Advanced Excel

Job description

Ready to step into a high-visibility manufacturing finance leadership role with a company that’s been thriving for 100+ years? This is your chance to drive impact, partner with operations, and elevate global performance:

Manufacturing Controller

Salary: $93,000 – $130,000 + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-visibility role with direct exposure to leadership and influence across North America and global operations
• Partner closely with manufacturing and operations leaders to shape profitability and business strategy
• Join a stable, well-established company with 100+ years of success and strong financial health
• Work within a culture recognized for employee engagement
• Opportunity to drive process improvements across costing, reporting, and operational efficiency
• Gain global exposure with coordination across international plants
• Strong career growth potential with leadership development and cross-functional impact
• Competitive compensation plus robust benefits package starting day one

Key Responsibilities For The Manufacturing Controller

• Partner with plant leadership to drive profitability and operational performance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost-setting processes
• Oversee product costing, inventory management, and financial reporting accuracy
• Analyze cost variances and provide actionable recommendations
• Support monthly close, margin analysis, and manufacturing expense tracking
• Evaluate capital investments including ROI and cost savings initiatives

Qualifications For The Manufacturing Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing finance or cost accounting experience
• Strong expertise in product costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
• ERP system experience and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills

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