Manufacturing Controller: Multi-Plant Finance Leader

Connect Search, LLC; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is partnering with a growing multi-site manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting across multiple operating locations. You will own the monthly close, financial reporting, cost accounting, fixed assets, and internal controls, while partnering with operational leadership to improve processes and visibility into performance.

The role requires 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Prior Controller or equivalent leadership experience.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience is required.
• Experience owning the complete month-end close process and financial reporting.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and fixed assets.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead accounting activities across multiple manufacturing locations and maintain consistency.
• Manage cost accounting, including standard costs, inventory valuation, variances, overhead absorption, and product costing.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, capitalization, depreciation, asset tracking, and capex reporting.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity, reconciliations, accruals, and schedules.
• Partner with plant and operational leadership to understand performance, costs, margins, and drivers.
• Strengthen accounting processes, policies, documentation, and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate annual audit requirements with outside accounting and tax partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and automate processes across locations.
• Support growth, including integration of additional operations or acquisitions.

Skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

Close ownership

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

CPA/CMA preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Connect Search, LLC is partnering with a growing multi-site manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting across multiple operating locations. You will own the monthly close, financial reporting, cost accounting, fixed assets, and internal controls, while partnering with operational leadership to improve processes and visibility into performance.

The role requires 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing and hands-on