The Controller will lead the accounting function for a stable and growing privately held manufacturing business. This hands-on professional will be a key member of a close-knit team and will perform and lead the production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, general ledger management, standard cost setting and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the company's financial performance.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversees the operations and employees of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, pricing, costing, and variance analysis
- Leads the month-end close process and preparation of periodic financial statements and monthly financial reporting packages
- Analyzes manufacturing variances and maintains and updates standard costs
- Oversees company’s inventory including cycle count programs & periodic full physicals
- Leads periodic financial forecasting and annual budgeting efforts
- ERP improvements for financial module: leads projects to optimize functionality
- Manages the banking relationship, tracks cash use, and forecasts future cashflows
- Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements
- Provides financial analysis on capital investments
- Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk
- Coordinates annual CPA and bank reviews implementing recommendations as necessary
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong financial statement preparation and analytical skills
- Proficient in cost accounting using GAAP methods and recommendations
- ERP Manufacturing software
- Experienced with standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis
- Capital expenditure purchase modeling (ROI, IRR, payback) including capacity analysis
- Bank financing and cashflow forecasting experience
- Familiarity with fixed asset and depreciation schedules
- Excellent management and supervisory skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Manufacturing background in a standard cost environment
- Ten years or more of related experience required
- ERP implementation and/or update experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Crystal Lake, IL 60014: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person