Controller - Des Plaines, 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 partnered with a privately held industrial holding company with diversified manufacturing operations located near Des Plaines, Illinois. As the organization continues to expand, 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:

• Oversee maintenance of accurate general ledger records and manage the month-end close process across multiple corporate and holding entities
• Drive the consolidation process for a group of subsidiaries and affiliated business units
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting packages for both internal leadership and external stakeholders, including lenders, auditors, and other partners
• Work closely with the VP of Finance to support ongoing enhancements to accounting policies, controls, and internal processes
• Provide leadership and daily direction to a small accounting team while collaborating cross-functionally with employees at all levels of the organization
• Partner with tax and treasury functions to ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and support compliance requirements
• Compile and review recurring financial reporting on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including both standalone and consolidated statements and supporting schedules
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy across all accounts
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and overall accounting processes
• Support various ad hoc analyses, projects, and management requests as needed

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; an accounting concentration is preferred but not mandatory
• CPA Required
• Manufacturing industry experience is required
• Hands-on experience with consolidations across multiple business units or divisions, along with month-end close responsibilities
• Currently serving in a Controller role or has several years of experience as an Assistant Controller
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Prior supervisory or management experience with direct reports
• Experience working with ERP systems

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package with bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive and strong benefits offering
• Stable, fast-growing organization with long-term upside
• Exposure across all areas of the business and multiple functions
• Strong internal career mobility with opportunities to advance across divisions or business units
• High-visibility role working closely with senior leadership
• Significant mentorship, guidance, and hands-on training from experienced finance leaders
• Collaborative and positive team culture
• Clear pathway for career advancement, including progression toward a VP-level role