Enterprise Controller - Manufacturer - Bolingbrook, IL

• Hybrid schedule (1 day remote)
• Opportunity to oversee multiple business units and make a meaningful impact

About Our Client

I'm currently partnered with the CFO of a multi-million-dollar manufacturing organization located near Bolingbrook, Illinois, who is looking to add an Enterprise Controller to support five business units across the company.

Job Description

Enterprise Controller Responsibilities:

• Lead accounting and reporting activities across five separate business units, ensuring adherence to GAAP and internal governance standards.
• Act as the primary controller for select operating entities, overseeing their full-cycle accounting and reporting responsibilities.
• Own and continuously enhance the month-end close process, with a focus on improving speed, accuracy, and financial insight.
• Ensure consistent use of accrual accounting principles and standardization of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules across all entities.
• Prepare and deliver consolidated financial statements on a timely basis, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and explain key financial drivers, identifying performance trends and recommending corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary owner and expert for historical and actual financial reporting.
• Coordinate consolidated budgeting efforts, including ownership of fixed cost inputs and other key budget assumptions.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal control frameworks to protect assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain standardized accounting policies and procedures across all business units to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and recommend enhancements to strengthen financial and operational controls.
• Lead the year-end audit process, acting as the main point of contact for external auditors, coordinating schedules, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Partner with external tax advisors to support federal and state tax filings, estimated payments, and shareholder distributions.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory, statutory, and financial reporting requirements.
• Manage enterprise cash activities, including daily cash positioning, intercompany transfers, and liquidity optimization.
• Maintain and strengthen banking relationships, including oversight of signatory structures, credit facilities, and payment approval processes.
• Build and maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast as well as longer-term liquidity models to support strategic planning.
• Drive improvements in working capital efficiency across receivables, payables, and inventory management.
• Manage the annual insurance renewal process in partnership with brokers and leadership to ensure appropriate coverage at competitive terms.
• Oversee corporate risk management initiatives to ensure financial protection and policy compliance across the organization.
• Lead efforts to streamline accounting operations, enhance ERP/system utilization, and reduce manual processes through automation.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members across business units, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience overseeing multiple business units and managing consolidations
• Hands-on ownership of the month-end close (not just delegating)
• Prior management experience
• Manufacturing industry experience (larger company preferred)
• ERP system experience
• Public accounting experience (preferred, not required)
• Private equity-backed company experience (preferred, not required)
• Experience with job costing and WIP (preferred)

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package + bonus eligibility
• Hybrid schedule (1 day remote)
• Comprehensive, strong benefits package
• Stable, fast-growing organization with long-term upside
• Opportunity to oversee multiple business units and make a meaningful impact
• Strong internal mobility with clear paths for advancement
• High visibility and direct interaction with senior leadership
• Collaborative, positive team culture