Accounting

Controller

CFS

Illinois · Villa Park · United States

Controller
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 + Bonus
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Lead the accounting function across three affiliated companies with broad operational exposure.
• Partner directly with executive leadership, including the VP of Finance, on key financial decisions.
• Play a strategic role in budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Gain visibility into manufacturing operations, inventory management, and job costing.
• Influence process improvements and strengthen financial controls across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team while helping shape future growth.
• Work in a company that values innovation, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in capital investment analysis and business initiatives that directly impact profitability.
• Enjoy a position that blends operational accounting leadership with strategic financial planning.
Key Responsibilities for the Controller:
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, inventory costing, payroll coordination, and month-end close.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, account reconciliations, and budget-to-actual variances.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes.
• Manage inventory accounting, job profitability reporting, and sales reconciliations.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and analyze return on investment.
• Coach, develop, and lead the accounting team while maintaining strong internal controls.
Qualifications for the Controller:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and account reconciliations.
• Manufacturing, inventory accounting, and job costing experience strongly preferred; CPA is a plus.

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