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Controller

Goodwin RecruitingDowners Grove, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 24 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a strategic Controller to lead its accounting function and serve as a key business partner to executive leadership. This role offers the opportunity to drive financial strategy, partner closely with operations, and help support the organization's continued growth.


Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Growth opportunity within a stable manufacturing organization

Responsibilities

  • Partner with operations and executive leadership to support strategic business decisions.
  • Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, month-end, and year-end close.
  • Manage cost accounting, inventory accounting, and internal controls.
  • Drive process improvements and strengthen financial processes.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.

Requirements

  • Active CPA required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Manufacturing accounting experience required.
  • Strong background in cost accounting, inventory accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • ERP experience required; SAP preferred.
  • Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and operations.
  • Experience leading and developing accounting teams.

Skills

Budgeting
CPA
ERP
Cost Accounting
Financial Reporting
Forecasting
Internal Controls
SAP

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