Manufacturing Cost Controller — SAP FICO Expert

medmix; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Job summary

medmix in the Chicago area is seeking a Manufacturing Controller to lead costing, inventory, and close processes. You will report to the Head of Finance and work with leadership to optimize manufacturing performance.

The role requires strong SAP FICO experience, Excel expertise, and 5+ years in manufacturing finance, with a focus on cost analysis and process improvements. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing finance or cost accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business admin.
• Experience with SAP FICO is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and data handling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee standard costing and variances with leadership.
• Align labor and machine hourly rate calculations.
• Manage monthly capital expenditure reporting.
• Maintain cost center/work center data and settlement rules.
• Conduct cost analyses across actuals, rolling forecast, and planning.
• Support budgeting for COGS and other expenses.
• Oversee inventory including cycles and physical counts.
• Report obsolete inventory monthly.
• Ensure timely closing procedures and audits.
• Assist in balance sheet reconciliations and audits.
• Drive cost reductions and process improvements.
• Monitor working capital and related KPIs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent working

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin

Tools

SAP FICO

Excel

Job description

medmix in the Chicago area is seeking a Manufacturing Controller to lead costing, inventory, and close processes. You will report to the Head of Finance and work with leadership to optimize manufacturing performance.

The role requires strong SAP FICO experience, Excel expertise, and 5+ years in manufacturing finance, with a focus on cost analysis and process improvements. Excellent communication is essential.