Controller

About the Opportunity

A growing, highly specialized manufacturing organization is seeking a Controller to support a blend of FP&A, cost accounting, and operational finance activities. This role is ideal for a finance professional who is comfortable owning financial performance, partnering closely with operations, and helping improve costing visibility and business decision-making in a manufacturing environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership, take ownership of core financial processes, and contribute to a business that is expanding and investing in its finance function.

Compensation:

Target base of $95k-$115k, with flexibility for the right candidate, plus bonus eligibility

Work Model:

On-site for first 90 days, then hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote)

Location:

Portage County

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead FP&A and cost accounting activities in support of business performance and operational decision-making.

• Partner closely with operations on budgeting, forecasting, labor and overhead analysis, and financial performance reviews.

• Maintain and improve standard costing and broader costing processes.

• Support financial planning cycles, including annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

• Provide reporting and analysis to help leadership better understand operational and financial performance.

• Work with ERP and reporting tools to improve visibility, consistency, and decision support across the business.

• Collaborate with senior finance leadership on key priorities and special projects.

• Contribute to process improvement efforts related to costing, reporting, and operational finance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience owning finance and business performance within a manufacturing environment.

• 5–10+ years of background at the Assistant Controller, Director of FP&A, Accounting Director/Manager, or similar level preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills, including strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

• Advanced Power BI skills required.

• Strong ERP experience is required.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both finance and operations teams.

Preferred Experience:

• Manufacturing finance experience with exposure to standard cost environments highly preferred.

• QAD experience would be a plus.

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Benefits found in job post

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Bonus eligibility

Requirements added by the job poster

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Accept a background check

• Working in an onsite setting

• Must be Authorized to work in the United States

• Has no need for visa sponsorship

Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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