Corporate Controller (CPA or CMA + Manufacturing Exp. Req.)

Corporate Controller (CPA or CMA Manufacturing Exp. Req.)
Location: Alsip IL / South Chicago (Hybrid: 4 days onsite 1 day work from home)
Salary: $150000 - $160000 Up to 20% Annual Bonus Benefits
Benefits: Medical (90% company paid) Dental Vision Life Short/Long-Term Disability 401K PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: M-F 7:30am 4:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not Available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Travel: Minimal approximately 34 times/year

Corporate Controller (CPA or CMA Manufacturing Exp. Req.) Description

Our client in the industrial equipment industry is looking for a Corporate Controller to add to their team in Alsip this role you will report to the President and oversee accounting and financial operations across two subsidiaries and multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have Controller-level manufacturing experience strong GAAP knowledge and experience working with executive leadership. To be successful you must be a tech-savvy financial leader who can leverage ERP functionality to improve processes and translate financial information into actionable business recommendations. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a broad corporate accounting function and drive financial and process improvements within an established and successful organization.

Corporate Controller (CPA or CMA Manufacturing Exp. Req.) Responsibilities

Lead corporate accounting and financial reporting across two subsidiaries
Oversee and mentor a six-person accounting team while ensuring quality of work
Manage budgeting forecasting cash projections and ongoing analysis of financial performance
Maintain strong internal controls GAAP compliance audit readiness and accurate reporting
Manage cash banking relationships lines of credit and related financial compliance
Coordinate with outside firms on tax matters and compile required financial information
Administer and optimize ERP and accounting systems to reduce manual processes
Provide financial analysis and insights to support leadership decision-making
Clearly communicate financial information and recommendations to ownership
Drive business planning operational efficiency initiatives and financial strategies
Conduct financial reviews and due diligence for acquisitions as needed

Corporate Controller (CPA or CMA Manufacturing Exp. Req.) Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field is required
CPA or CMA certification is required
5 years of Controller-level experience is required
Manufacturing industry experience is required
Tech savvy & ability to leverage ERP functionality to automate processes/reporting is required
Advanced Microsoft Excel & analysis skills are required