Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

Financial Controller (1141446)

The Judge Group · Chicago, IL · 5 days ago
Accounting$160k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage all finance activities for multiple manufacturing facilities.
  • Ensure timely & accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, treasury, and compliance functions.
  • Maintain strong internal control systems across all entities.
  • Cookordination audits, tax compliance, and banking relationships.
  • Act as key interface between local management and Group HQ functions (Controlling, Accounting, Tax, Treasury).
  • Establish annual sales, operating and capital budgets for both divisions.
  • Drive accountability for EBITDA, margin performance, and working capital metrics.
  • Ensure financial objectives are achieved in alignment with strategic plans.
  • Oversee standard costing systems, BOM accuracy, labor and overhead allocation.
  • Manage inventory controls, cycle counts, and valuation processes.
  • Partner with operations leadership to improve cost efficiency and margin performance.
  • Provide cost-based data to support pricing strategy and profitability analysis.
  • Develop financial models to support new facilities and capital investments.
  • IT budgeting, capital expenditures, and cost management.
  • Ensure ERP systems are optimized for manufacturing operations and financial reporting.
  • Evaluate system scalability to support multi-entity and international growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA / CMA Preferred.
  • 10+ years progressive finance leadership experience in Manufacturing.
  • Strong Cost Accounting & Inventory Management Expertise.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting facility capital projects.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control frameworks.

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