Controller

Razorjack Recruiting • Antioch, IL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This role will oversee all day-to-day accounting functions, financial reporting, treasury management, budgeting support, and internal controls while partnering closely with executive leadership to drive operational and financial performance. The Controller will play a key leadership role within the organization and serve as a business partner to the CEO and broader C-Suite team. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong manufacturing accounting experience, a deep understanding of cost accounting and GAAP principles, and a passion for continuous improvement in finance and operational processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of: GAAP Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls
• Experience leading month-end close and financial statement preparation
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience
• Experience managing AP, AR, treasury, and cash flow
• Self-starter with strong ownership mentality and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• Experience with Global Shop Solutions ERP
• Experience in a standard cost manufacturing environment
• Experience working within a private equity-backed company
• Experience driving finance transformation and operational improvements

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and oversee financial statements, reporting packages, and KPI dashboards
• Analyze financial performance, account fluctuations, trends, and operational results
• Ensure compliance with GAAP accounting standards and internal controls
• Support annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Oversee all accounting operations including: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Treasury and cash management, Sales and use tax compliance
• Manage liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and working capital optimization
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments and customer billing
• Maintain and improve cost accounting processes in a manufacturing environment
• Analyze standard costs, variances, inventory valuation, and operational performance
• Partner with operations leadership to improve margins and drive efficiencies
• Support inventory controls and manufacturing financial reporting
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, and ROI analysis
• Support implementation and improvement of ERP and financial systems
• Assist with operational improvement initiatives across the business
• Develop financial models and analysis supporting growth and investment decisions
• Lead and mentor accounting staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvement
• Improve processes, workflows, and reporting efficiencies within the finance organization

Benefits

• High-visibility leadership role within a growing organization
• Direct interaction with executive leadership and ownership
• Opportunity for future advancement into senior finance leadership roles including: VP of Finance, Corporate Controller, CFO-track opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior