Financial Controller

Salary $130,000 - $160,000 + Benefits + Bonus + Paid Relocation to the Midwest

We are recruiting a Financial Controller for a growing manufacturing plant in the Midwest. Seeking a hands‑on leader who can easily collaborate with teams across the plant. You’ll have a small team to lead through this expansion. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who isn't afraid to dive into the details, get involved on the plant floor, and use data to drive real‑world improvements.

As the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the full financial cycle, from developing budgets and forecasting to leading the month‑end close.
• Spearhead critical financial analysis, including balance sheet reconciliations and KPI reporting.
• Take an active role in capital projects and partner with cross‑functional teams to solve problems and improve processes.
• Oversee product costing and inventory reconciliation.
• Manage the AR/AP processes to increase collections and eliminate late payments.

Minimum requirements for this Financial Controller:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• At least 8 years of accounting experience in finance or accounting with a progressive career path.
• At least 4 of the 8 years of accounting experience must be in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of your 8 years of experience must include supervisory or management experience with the development of other accounting personnel.
• Must have experience in accounting in a food, beverage manufacturing plant.
• Must be proficient with ERP, accounting systems, and MS Microsoft, especially Excel.
• Great business acumen showing that you are a proactive problem‑solver with a strong willingness to understand the data behind the business.

If you're a finance & accounting leader who thrives in a collaborative, hands‑on manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.