Two-Plant Manufacturing Controller

MW Components, Inc.; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Fasteners is seeking an experienced controller to manage accounting for two manufacturing facilities in Addison, IL and Rockford, IL. The role oversees monthly closing, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and compliance, acting as a trusted business partner to operations and major projects.

The ideal candidate will drive process improvements, manage working capital and provide timely financial analysis to support key decision-makers across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA/CMA/MBA preferred but not required.
• 5–7 years in accounting/finance; 3+ years in manufacturing with operational improvements.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Visual, Epicor, OneStream, Workday Adaptive.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Close books monthly in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain intercompany schedules and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation by reviewing work orders.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas of concern.
• Lead CIP tracking, project economics, and ad hoc reporting for senior management.
• Coordinate audits with internal and external auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Cross-functional partnering

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Epicor

Workday Adaptive

Job description

MW Fasteners is seeking an experienced controller to manage accounting for two manufacturing facilities in Addison, IL and Rockford, IL. The role oversees monthly closing, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and compliance, acting as a trusted business partner to operations and major projects.

The ideal candidate will drive process improvements, manage working capital and provide timely financial analysis to support key decision-makers across departments.