Controller - Custom Manufacturer - West Suburbs

• Ample opportunity for growth with this acquisitive custom manufacturer!|Be the #1 Accounting liaison working directly with the President and CFO!

About Our Client
I'm partnered with the CFO of a manufacturer in the West Suburbs that is looking for a Controller to lead their custom manufacturing division!
My client is looking for a true change agent as they are highly acquisitive with 4 entities under the corporate umbrella and growing! With the recent growth and plans for future expansion, the CFO is seeking a Controller to lead the Accounting operations for their custom manufacturing division.
As Controller, you will oversee the Accounting team through month-end close and have ownership of the financial reporting to the CFO and President of the group! They will empower you to make strategic decisions to amend and implement Accounting processes and procedures as you see fit to put the company in the best possible financial position! The Controller will also partner with all departments on effective costing strategies to ensure profitability in production that will aid in the company achieving their ambitious growth goals!

• Regularly present financial reports and analysis, including proforma financial results, capital budgeting updates, production cost and contribution level analysis to the CFO and President
• Design and implement scorecards and methods of tracking key drivers of financial performance
• Develops systems and procedures for accumulation systems and/or cost accounting functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Oversee the Accounting team in completion of month-end and year-end closings
• Predicts, plans, and records variable costs such as purchases of raw material, labor, and operation costs.
• Reviews, analyzes, and reports actual profit margins.
• Reviews and analyzes actual costs to identify variances

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Custom manufacturing experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Cost Accounting experience is a MUST!
• 15+ years of experience in Accounting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

What's on Offer

• Awesome team culture, highly collaborative and positive atmosphere
• Lucrative bonus structure with additional incentives
• Highly acquisitive company with ample room for progression
• Highly visible role, collaborating with the President and CFO
• Gain exposure from a leading, highly acquisitive company

Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!
Contact: Jessica Lee
Quote job ref: JN-062023-6079328