Strategic Controller for Manufacturing and ERP Growth

The Overture Group, LLC; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Overture Group, LLC is seeking a Controller to own the accounting function in a growth-focused, industrial safety solutions company. You will lead a Staff Accountant, own the monthly close, and apply U.S. GAAP across project-based revenue, milestones, and inventory.

This hands-on leadership role will modernize processes and scale the finance function for future growth. Reporting to the CFO, you will optimize Dynamics 365 Business Central, improve billing, AR/AP processes, and contribute to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting in manufacturing.
• Controller/Assistant Controller level with close ownership.
• Strong job-costing, WIP, inventory, and revenue recognition experience.
• ERP implementation or systems ownership; MS Dynamics knowledge.
• Hands-on lean mindset; prepare entries and resolve issues personally.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close, financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, controls, and balance-sheet integrity.
• Apply U.S. GAAP across project-based revenue recognition, milestones, work in process, job costing, inventory, field service, and manufactured solutions.
• Serve as the finance owner and power user of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, especially its manufacturing and production capabilities; simplify inefficient workflows and manual workarounds.
• Improve billing accuracy, customer documentation, AR aging, cash collections, and oversight of AP/AR processes.
• Lead annual planning and budgeting; support forecasting, margin analysis, job profitability, Power BI, and operating-performance reporting.
• Coach and develop the Staff Accountant while helping build a scalable finance organization for future growth and potential acquisitions.

Skills

GAAP

Job costing

AR/AP management

Close process

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

NAV

Dynamics

Job description

The Overture Group, LLC is seeking a Controller to own the accounting function in a growth-focused, industrial safety solutions company. You will lead a Staff Accountant, own the monthly close, and apply U.S. GAAP across project-based revenue, milestones, and inventory.

This hands-on leadership role will modernize processes and scale the finance function for future growth. Reporting to the CFO, you will optimize Dynamics 365 Business Central, improve billing, AR/AP processes, and contribute to