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Creative Financial Staffing
Controller
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What they do
A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$152,686 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
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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 #