Controller, Finance & Banking, Cost Accountant
Job in
Darien, DuPage County, Illinois, 60561, USA
Listed on 2026-03-09
Listing for:
CFS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-09
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Controller, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance -
Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Controller, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Well‑established specialized manufacturing company has a new permanent opportunity for a Controller. The company is privately held, has been in existence for 50+ years and continues to grow through R&D, new products, increased market share with long term high profile customers. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller is lead the accounting group, including cost accounting, reporting, and help refine financial processes.
The Controller role is a hands on leadership position, seeking strong experience in cost accounting, inventory management, ERP systems and working cross functionally with throughout the company, including plant personnel.
Salary: Approximately $120,000-$140,000 + Bonus, based on experience
Key Responsibilities of the Controller:
- Hands on leading the daily accounting functions
- Lead cost accounting activities, standard costing, variance, trend and margin analysis
- Inventory accounting, ensuring accuracy, controls, and reporting
- ME/YE close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Work with plant, production, supply chain, sales, and leadership teams
- Assist with systems improvements, transition to MS Dynamics, including process mapping, testing, data validation, and system optimization
- Evaluate accounting policies, procedures, and reporting tools.
- Assist CFO with preparing financial reports for senior leadership, BOD etc.
- Assist with M&A activities, integrations
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related
- 10+ years of accounting experience
- Expertise in cost accounting and inventory management
- Extensive manufacturing industry experience
- ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics is a plus
- GAAP, internal controls, and operational accounting best practices
- Stable, profitable, in business for 50+ years
- Market leader with diverse products
- Medical, dental, life, 401k/match, disability, life, family/military leave, and more
2026
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