Manufacturing Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Controller in Lombard, IL to lead cost accounting and manufacturing finance, partnering with plant leadership to drive profitability and operational excellence. The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, and cost-setting processes to support global operations.

This is a high-visibility, leadership-facing role with exposure to North American and international plants, offering a competitive compensation package and day-one benefits.

Qualifications

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

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

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

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