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Creative Financial Staffing

Woodstock, IL (In Person)

$117,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 7 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/19/2026

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Company and Controller Opportunity:
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Salary:
$100,000 to $135,000
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Ownership & Structure:
Backed by a publicly traded private equity firm, combining strong financial resources with operational discipline
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Global Presence:
Manufacturing footprint across the U.S., Europe, and Asia with US Headquarters
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Growth & Career Path:
Proven track record of internal growth — current leadership has advanced from entry‑level roles into senior finance positions
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Operations:
Smaller company feel with the structure and expectations of a Fortune 500 organization
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Industry:
Strong presence in the defense and industrial manufacturing sectors
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Work Environment:
Highly analytical, fast‑paced setting with close collaboration between finance, operations, and engineering
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Recent Investment:
Significant site transition and continued investment into operations, including a recent facility move and ongoing growth Key Responsibilities of the
Controller 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 #
INMAY2026
EB-5885183092