Manufacturing Controller

Flexco•Downers Grove, IL

3d•$93,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Controller will provide financial leadership and analytical support to North American manufacturing operations, with oversight and coordination support for international plants. This role has high visibility with significant interaction across operations and leadership with the opportunity to influence both North American and global manufacturing performance. This role partners closely with operations leadership to improve profitability, optimize cost structures, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The position focuses heavily on product costing, inventory management, and variance analysis while influencing decision-making across the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an accounting related field is required
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, plant finance, or a related financial leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
Strong experience with standard costing, product costing, inventory accounting, cost variance analysis, and manufacturing expense reporting.
Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations, preferably within a North American or global manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience partnering with operations, supply chain, and finance leaders to analyze performance, explain business drivers, and support operational decision-making.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost-setting, monthly close, margin analysis, and financial reporting processes.
Experience evaluating capital investments, including ROI analysis, cost savings opportunities, performance tracking, or post-investment review.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial modeling, including the ability to analyze large data sets and develop meaningful reporting.
Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems required

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA is preferred
experience with business intelligence or data visualization tools preferred
Experience with inventory methods such as LIFO are a big plus

Responsibilities

Partner with plant and manufacturing leadership to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and informed business decisions
Provide financial insights and analysis to support both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations
Serve as a key liaison between finance and operations across North America and global manufacturing locations
Lead the annual budgeting and cost-setting process in collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain leadership
Oversee product costing standards and ensure consistency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across global sites
Analyze cost variances (material, labor, overhead) and deliver actionable reporting and corrective recommendations
Manage inventory financials, including valuation, reserves, reporting accuracy, and turnover optimization
Support monthly close and performance analysis, including margin, manufacturing expense, and operational results
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and financial reporting standards, while promoting global process consistency and best practices
Provide financial oversight of capital investments, including ROI analysis, performance tracking, and post-investment audits, while supporting cost reduction initiatives
Builds strong partnerships with manufacturing, operations, and finance leaders by communicating financial information clearly, professionally, and in a way that supports informed decision-making.
Demonstrates a highly analytical approach with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency when reviewing financial data, cost information, inventory activity, and operational results.
Translates complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights, recommendations, and reporting that help leaders understand performance drivers and take appropriate action.
Identifies opportunities to improve costing processes, reporting practices, financial controls, and operational efficiency while supporting consistent best practices across manufacturing locations.
Takes ownership of responsibilities, follows through on commitments, and demonstrates accountability for delivering accurate, timely, and reliable financial analysis and support.
Demonstrates strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
Influences cross-functional stakeholders effectively without direct authority.