Controller Jobs - Villa Park, Illinois (IL)

Primary Purpose and Function

The Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations and financial controls across three affiliated companies. This role oversees all transactional accounting processes, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, and monthly close. The Controller ensures accuracy in financial reporting, drives process improvements, supports budgeting/forecasting activities, and leads the accounting team with a focus on compliance, internal controls, and operational efficiency.

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We are looking for: We are seeking a Finance Manager who exemplifies our Core Values and embraces our Core Focus

Our Core Values

· Innovative - Inquisitive, resourceful, and always learning.

· Driven - Demonstrates grit, heart, and stamina.

· Honor - Upholds integrity; does the right thing, always.

· Tribe - Values teamwork, camaraderie, and shared success.

Our Core Focus

· Passion: We strive to deeply understand and solve our customers' challenges.

· Niche: We specialize in design, engineering, and production of complex parts and assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare and analyze monthly inventory reports and reconcile with the general ledger.

· Record monthly journal entries and perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.

· Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze variances against budget.

· Lead the annual budgeting process and perform periodic forecast updates.

· Generate and distribute weekly job profitability reports; reconcile sales data with the general ledger.

· Manage, train and develop accounting staff.

· Evaluate capital expenditure requests for accuracy and reconcile actual costs and savings to projections.

· Provide financial support for other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).

· Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Desktop and ERP platforms (ProShop and Katana experience preferred).

· Understanding of GAAP accounting principles.

· Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.

· Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

· Comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

· Strong background in inventory accounting, job costing, and financial reporting; manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Experience with ProShop, Katana and QuickBooks are a plus.

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams including operations, sales, suppliers, and customers.

· Demonstrated experience managing general ledger accounts, including forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly reconciliations.

· Proven ability to develop, manage, and report against budgets and forecasts.

· Proven ability to develop, manage, and train accounting staff.

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Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration required a related field (required)

· CPA or equivalent professional certification (preferred)

· 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles

· 3+ years of experience managing accounting teams

· Prior experience in a manufacturing or multi-site environment is a strong plus