Manufacturing Finance Controller: Strategic Leader (SAP)

Corporate Resources of Illinois; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Bonus

PTO

401K match

Job summary

Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client located in Bloomingdale, IL, is hiring a Controller to lead the accounting function and partner with senior leadership on financial strategy.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, and a proven track record of managing a team, GAAP compliance, and cost accounting. SAP experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with a Controller title or similar and 6+ years in management.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Experience supervising core accounting functions: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/Invoicing, Inventory Accounting and Payroll.
• Experience with cost accounting and SAP.
• Strong business and financial acumen with good judgment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 5 employees across all accounting operations.
• Oversee the monthly close process and financial consolidation for multiple locations while providing technical accounting guidance to staff.
• Prepare, analyze, and present accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop, administer, and monitor financial plans and budgets, keeping leadership informed of organizational financial performance.
• Direct all accounting functions, including policy development, financial systems improvements, and operational management.
• Establish and maintain strong internal financial and operational controls, ensuring timely reporting to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies; monitor regulatory changes and manage organizational impact.
• Develop and implement structured reporting cadence and performance metrics to proactively assess business performance.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including inventory control and depreciation schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Strategic partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client located in Bloomingdale, IL, is hiring a Controller to lead the accounting function and partner with senior leadership on financial strategy.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, and a proven track record of managing a team, GAAP compliance, and cost accounting. SAP experience is required.