On-Site Manufacturing Controller: Lead Finance & Ops

Babbitting Service Inc; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Babbitting Service, Inc. in South Elgin, IL is seeking an experienced.Controller to lead the Accounting Department and support the CFO with financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning.

This on-site role oversees AP, AR, payroll, and audits while ensuring accuracy and compliance across accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role, and CPA certification, with a strong manufacturing-process

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of direct accounting experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Active CPA certification.
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and familiarity with Payroll/HRIS platforms such as Paylocity, Bamboo, Paychex, QuickBooks, and/or ADP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting Department, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all accounting functions.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, including vendor invoices, receiving, and weekly ACH payments.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable, including customer invoicing, monthly statements, and aging follow-up.
• Prepare and present monthly AP/AR reports and month-end/quarterly/year-end financial reports to the CFO.
• Collaborate with the CFO on budgets and strategic planning.
• Manage payroll processing and lead annual workers' compensation audits and other financial/compliance audits.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Excel skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Communication

Education

CPA certification

BS in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Paylocity

BambooHR

Paychex

QuickBooks

ADP

Job description

Babbitting Service, Inc. in South Elgin, IL is seeking an experienced.Controller to lead the Accounting Department and support the CFO with financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning.

This on-site role oversees AP, AR, payroll, and audits while ensuring accuracy and compliance across accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role, and CPA certification, with a strong manufacturing-process