Regional Controller

• Ability to put your stamp on the role and create meaningful change
• Growing organization

About Our Client

I'm partnered with the CFO at a multi-billion dollar, manufacturing organization located near Bensenville, IL. This company is one of the largest businesses in North America in their niche market and is growing through acquisitions. They're now looking to bring on a Regional Controller to oversee one of their entities.


In this role, you'll report directly to the Senior Controller with a dotted line to the CFO and take ownership of key accounting functions. You'll have full ownership over the business' financials including, month-end-close, financial planning and analysis, inventory, and cost accounting.

Job Description

• Prepare, 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.

The Successful Applicant

To be considered for this Regional Controller position:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of experience in Accounting
• Manufacturing or related industry experience preferred
• Cost or Inventory Accounting Experience
• Management Experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Knowledge of GAAP

What's on Offer

• Strong benefits
• Fast growing company
• Opportunities for career growth
• Highly visible role, partnering with Business Unit Leadership
• Tons of mentorship and training from the team
• Awesome team culture