Controller

Job Description

Title : Controller
Location : Naperville, IL (West area)
Hire Type : Direct Hire

Compensation : $155-165K yrly
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: Yearly Bonus
Benefits :Full Benefit Package offered
Must have Skill Set : Manufacturing Industry Experience


Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to join the senior leadership team of a growing equipment manufacturing organization. This highly visible role will oversee Accounting while also supporting Human Resources, IT, and broader business operations.

The ideal candidate is a strategic financial leader who enjoys being hands-on, improving processes, analyzing performance, and partnering with executive leadership to support continued growth.

Job Duties:

• Lead and oversee all accounting and financial activities
• Manage and develop the accounting team
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements and tax filings
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and cash-flow reporting
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain strong financial controls and reporting processes
• Drive continuous improvement and process efficiencies
• Partner with CPAs, auditors, financial institutions, legal, and insurance providers
• Support the CEO and senior leadership team with financial analysis and business decisions
• Provide oversight and support for HR and internal IT functions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Previous management/leadership experience
• Manufacturing or industrial experience required
• MAcc, MSA, MBA, or similar advanced degree is a plus
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• ERP experience required; M2M and/or ERP conversion experience is a plus

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.

Meet Your Recruiter

Tami Van Wazer
Technical Recruiter

Tami is a Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than 20 years of recruiting experience, including four years with Sterling. She supports the Automation Division, helping connect skilled candidates with opportunities in a fast-moving and highly technical industry.

Tami is passionate about connecting with people and supporting them throughout their career journey. Whether she is helping with resume creation, providing job coaching, or guiding candidates toward their dream job, she enjoys being a trusted resource during important career decisions.

For Tami, recruiting is about more than matching candidates to open roles. It is about building relationships, offering meaningful support, and helping people take confident steps toward long-term career growth and success.

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