Controller - Hybrid - Elk Grove Village, IL

• Opportunity to put your stamp on this role and make decisions with direct impact
• Hands-on training and mentorship from senior leadership + US CFO & VP of Finance

About Our Client

I'm currently partnered with a privately held industrial holding company with diversified manufacturing operations based inElk Grove Village, IL. As the organization continues to grow, they are looking to add a Controller to their team! Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, this individual will be responsible for supporting the accounting and reporting
functions across multiple entities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation activities. This is a
highly collaborative role that partners closely with various teams across the organization and offers broad exposure to the business.

Job Description

Controller Responsibilities:

• Review, and analyze monthly financial statements/KPI reports for the plants in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Proactively partner with plant management and the Controller's group to ensure that all parties have a clear and accurate picture of the plants overall financial performance.
• Lead the preparation of the plants' business planning process, incorporating productivity and cost targets for both manufacturing and sourcing.
• Prepare monthly rolling forecasts and provide plant and operations leadership with insight and commentary for all major variances from both plan and prior forecast.
• Provide financial guidance for all plant capital investments and related business case justifications.
• Lead and drive plant cost reduction efforts, holding plant management team responsible for delivering annual cost reductions and productivity improvements.
• Develop and maintain accurate standard cost data for all products, working with both product teams and business management on new product development and new business opportunities.
• Prepare and assist in recondition cost quotes on new business/contracts.
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place to safeguard company assets.
• Develop necessary inventory polices and controls to ensure integrity of financial statements.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external auditors.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• CPA required
• 7+ years of accounting & finance experience with a proven track record of success
• Excellent costing and inventory accounting experience
• Ability to communicate with employees globally clearly and precisely
• Manufacturing industry experience required

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Hybrid Opportunity - 1 day work from home
• Bonus potential
• Generous family healthcare plan
• 401k matching program
• Advantageous PTO policy
• Mentorship and collobration from top executives and senior leaders

Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!

Contact

Mia Quinn

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