Controller, Multi-Site

MW Fasteners•Addison, IL

About The Position

MW Fasteners is seeking an experienced, results-driven Controller to oversee the financials of two manufacturing facilities in Addison, Illinois, and Rockford, Illinois. The Controller manages accounting activities, including monthly closing, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit, and compliance. The role has dotted-line reporting to the General Manager and serves as a trusted business partner to support operations and manage high-stakes projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in accounting or finance.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience driving results in operational improvements.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
Experience with financial software and ERP systems.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to develop professional relationships and influence business partners.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred, but not required.
Experience with SAP, NetSuite, Visual, Epicor, OneStream, or Workday Adaptive.

Responsibilities

Close books and records in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.
Maintain intercompany schedules, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and manage reserves.
Ensure accurate inventory valuation by reviewing open and closed work orders.
Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas of concern.
Partner with FP&A during monthly forecast updates and the annual budget cycle.
Monitor budget performance, present variance analysis, and improve forecast accuracy.
Collaborate with department heads to align budgetary goals with business objectives.
Develop and implement strategies to optimize working capital, with a primary focus on inventory.
Work with buyers on thoughtful purchasing strategies and with operations to maintain reasonable inventory levels.
Administer annual physical and/or cycle counts.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
Lead or participate in financial system or software upgrades.
Manage site capital expenditures by tracking construction-in-progress balances, closing projects, providing forecasts, completing project economics, and submitting projects for approval.
Provide senior management with relevant financial data and analysis to support decision-making.
Coordinate audits and collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate audit processes.