Site Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is looking for an experienced Site Controller to provide financial leadership for our manufacturing operation in the western suburbs. This role partners closely with site leadership to guide business decisions, strengthen financial performance, and support sustainable growth. The ideal candidate brings both strategic perspective and hands-on execution across accounting, planning, reporting, and compliance. This position also plays a key role in developing the local accounting team and maintaining strong financial controls.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily financial activities for the Bolingbrook, Illinois site, ensuring accurate accounting records, timely reporting, and effective operational support.

• Direct the monthly close process, oversee general ledger activity, and review financial statements to confirm completeness and accuracy.

• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses that help leadership evaluate performance and make informed decisions.

• Partner with the VP/GM and other site leaders to align financial plans with business objectives and profitability targets.

• Maintain compliance with internal policies and applicable accounting standards while strengthening site-level financial controls.

• Supervise and develop the Staff Accountant and Accounting Clerk, including guidance on priorities, performance, and process consistency.

• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounting to support reliable financial reporting across the organization.

• Use financial data and advanced Excel analysis to identify trends, highlight risks, and recommend actions that improve results.

This role offers a salary range of $130,000-$160,000 + bonus and comes with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, 401k with match.

If interested, please contact Brian Keating at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in month-end close, general ledger management, and preparation of accurate financial statements.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to support senior business leaders with financial insight while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrated success managing or mentoring accounting staff and promoting accountability within a team.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and present clear financial conclusions.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, reporting compliance, and operational finance best practices.