Manufacturing Controller: Analytics-Driven Plant Finance

Genuine Search Group; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group is seeking a Manufacturing Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting and partner with operations on meaningful financial analysis. The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing accounting background and thrive balancing strategic oversight with hands-on accounting.

You will direct all plant accounting activities, manage the monthly close, and collaborate with operations and leadership to drive cost visibility, inventory accuracy, and profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing financial reporting.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and internal control practices.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Direct all plant accounting activities, including the monthly close, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor cash activity and perform bank reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Manage fixed assets, capital expenditures, and depreciation records.
• Lead inventory accounting, cycle counts, BOM validation, and costing analysis.
• Develop monthly analyses including budget-to-actual, forecasting, and performance metrics.

Skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Genuine Search Group is seeking a Manufacturing Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting and partner with operations on meaningful financial analysis. The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing accounting background and thrive balancing strategic oversight with hands-on accounting.

You will direct all plant accounting activities, manage the monthly close, and collaborate with operations and leadership to drive cost visibility, inventory accuracy, and profitability