Controller
About The Company
Backed by a publicly traded private equity firm, combining strong financial resources with operational discipline.
Global Presence: Manufacturing footprint across the U.S., Europe, and Asia with US Headquarters.
Growth & Career Path: Proven track record of internal growth — current leadership has advanced from entry-level roles into senior finance positions.
Operations: Smaller company feel with the structure and expectations of a Fortune 500 organization.
Industry: Strong presence in the defense and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Work Environment: Highly analytical, fast-paced setting with close collaboration between finance, operations, and engineering.
Recent Investment: Significant site transition and continued investment into operations, including a recent facility move and ongoing growth.
Key Responsibilities Of The Controller
- Lead month-end close for the Woodstock, IL operation, supporting a ~$20M P&L across two plants.
- Prepare and review account reconciliations, including prepaids, fixed assets, and depreciation.
- Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, overhead rates, and variance analysis (FIFO environment).
- Support and review key inventory calculations such as excess & obsolete reserves, NRV, and capitalized variances.
- Partner with operations and engineering to ensure accuracy in BOMs and production costing.
- Perform financial analysis and prepare monthly reporting packages for senior leadership and plant management.
- Provide clear insights into performance trends and recommend areas for operational and financial improvement.
Requirements For The Controller
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong background in manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, including overhead allocation and variance analysis.
- Ability to translate financial results into actionable business insights.