Controller

Job Description

Title: Controller

Location: Woodridge, IL
Shift: 1st Shift
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $100,000 - 120,000 per year

Comprehensive Benefits Package


Sterling Engineering is hiring a Controller for a well-established, family-owned manufacturing company seeking a hands-on financial leader to oversee all accounting operations and partner closely with executive leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Controller who enjoys working in a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly influence business strategy, operational performance, and long-term growth. You'll lead a small accounting team while driving financial accuracy, process improvements, and sound business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the accounting department while overseeing daily financial operations
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements and management reports
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP standards
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow planning
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset accounting
• Coordinate year-end audits and partner with external auditors and tax professionals
• Strengthen internal controls and continuously improve accounting processes
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements
• Utilize SAP ERP and advanced Excel reporting tools to support financial decision-making

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent professional experience
• Must have 5+ years of Controller or senior-level accounting experience
• Previous experience leading or supervising an accounting team
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting best practices
• Hands-on experience using SAP ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and financial reporting

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Join a financially stable, family-owned manufacturer with an outstanding reputation
• Work directly with executive leadership and influence key business decisions
• Lead a collaborative accounting team with significant autonomy and ownership
• Opportunity to improve processes and make a measurable impact across the organization
• Enjoy a highly visible leadership role with long-term career growth potential
• Stable work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Meet Your Recruiter

Galen Schloming

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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