Controller
Creative Financial Staffing
Woodstock, IL (In Person)
$117,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Company and Controller Opportunity:
Salary:
$100,000 to $135,000Ownership & Structure:
Backed by a publicly traded private equity firm, combining strong financial resources with operational disciplineGlobal Presence:
Manufacturing footprint across the U.S., Europe, and Asia with US HeadquartersGrowth & Career Path:
Proven track record of internal growth — current leadership has advanced from entry‑level roles into senior finance positionsOperations:
Smaller company feel with the structure and expectations of a Fortune 500 organizationIndustry:
Strong presence in the defense and industrial manufacturing sectorsWork Environment:
Highly analytical, fast‑paced setting with close collaboration between finance, operations, and engineeringRecent Investment:
Significant site transition and continued investment into operations, including a recent facility move and ongoing growth Key Responsibilities of theController Role:
- 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 Role:
- 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 #
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