Manufacturing Cost Controller & Profitability Analyst

Adams Dearborn; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Dearborn is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead manufacturing cost accounting, pricing strategy, profitability analysis, and corporate accounting. This role partners with operations, supply chain, and leadership to drive financial performance across multiple facilities.

The successful candidate will support month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements in costing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5-7+ years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or corporate accounting.
• CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing cost accounting, pricing strategy, profitability analysis, and corporate accounting.
• Manage standard costing, BOMs, inventory valuation, and overhead allocations.
• Analyze variances including labor, material usage, yields, scrap, and efficiency.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities with plant leadership.
• Support inventory controls, reconciliations, and financial accuracy.
• Assist month-end and year-end closes, including journal entries and reporting.
• Ensure internal controls and GAAP compliance; support audits and external reporting.
• Maintain data integrity across ERP and manufacturing systems.
• Develop KPI reporting and financial dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing finance

Corporate accounting

Education

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

CPA or CMA certification

Job description

Adams Dearborn is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead manufacturing cost accounting, pricing strategy, profitability analysis, and corporate accounting. This role partners with operations, supply chain, and leadership to drive financial performance across multiple facilities.

The successful candidate will support month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements in costing and reporting.