Strategic Manufacturing Controller

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

Job summary

The Overture Group, LLC is partnering with a growing manufacturing and distribution company to identify a hands-on Controller who will oversee accounting, ensure timely GAAP reporting, strengthen controls, and provide strategic insight.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the successful candidate will lead the close process, optimize Epicor ERP, develop KPIs, mentor the team, and partner with operations, supply chain, sales, IT, and senior leadership to drive performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• 8–15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership.
• Experience as Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments with ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close with GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Strengthen policies, internal controls, reconciliations, and processes.
• Coordinate annual audit and support regulatory reporting.
• Oversee inventory, cost accounting, standard costs, variances, and landed costs.
• Develop dashboards and profitability reporting; partner with operations.
• Mentor accounting team and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

ERP Epicor

Excel

Forecasting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

The Overture Group, LLC is partnering with a growing manufacturing and distribution company to identify a hands-on Controller who will oversee accounting, ensure timely GAAP reporting, strengthen controls, and provide strategic insight.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the successful candidate will lead the close process, optimize Epicor ERP, develop KPIs, mentor the team, and partner with operations, supply chain, sales, IT, and senior leadership to drive performance.