Onsite Manufacturing Controller: Costing, Variance & CAPEX

Sterling Engineering; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering seeks two hands-on Manufacturing Operations Controllers to partner with the Regional Finance Director, COO, Operations and Supply Chain. Requires 7+ years in manufacturing cost accounting, actual-to-standard variance, inventory reporting and plant forecasting, with Epicor ERP experience preferred.

This onsite role in Waukegan, IL has no direct reports but demands leadership and process ownership. Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; Advanced Excel skills; CPA/CMA preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing cost accounting and variance analysis.
• Experience with actual-to-standard variance, inventory reporting and plant forecasting.
• ERP experience; CPA/CMA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Regional Finance Director, COO, Operations and Supply Chain to drive cost control.
• Lead process ownership and influence cross-functional teams without direct reports.
• Support GAAP, SOX, month-end close and internal controls.

Skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

Variance analysis

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Cost reporting

Forecasting

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Epicor ERP

CPA/CMA preferred

Job description

Sterling Engineering seeks two hands-on Manufacturing Operations Controllers to partner with the Regional Finance Director, COO, Operations and Supply Chain. Requires 7+ years in manufacturing cost accounting, actual-to-standard variance, inventory reporting and plant forecasting, with Epicor ERP experience preferred.

This onsite role in Waukegan, IL has no direct reports but demands leadership and process ownership. Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; Advanced Excel skills; CPA/CMA preferred.