IFG's client, located in the western suburbs, is looking for a Controller.
Manufacturing industry with strong background in inventory accounting, job costing, and financial reporting is highly preferred.
The Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations and financial controls. general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, and monthly close. The Controller ensures accuracy in financial reporting, drives process improvements, supports budgeting/forecasting activities, and leads the accounting team with a focus on compliance, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze monthly inventory reports and reconcile with the general ledger.
- Record monthly journal entries and perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze variances against budget.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and perform periodic forecast updates.
- Generate and distribute weekly job profitability reports; reconcile sales data with the general ledger.
- Manage, train and develop accounting staff.
- Evaluate capital expenditure requests for accuracy and reconcile actual costs and savings to projections.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required
- CPA or equivalent professional certification (preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles
- Comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proven ability to develop, manage, and train accounting staff.
- Strong background in inventory accounting, job costing, and financial reporting; manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel; QuickBooks exp is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated experience managing general ledger accounts, including forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly reconciliations.
- Proven ability to develop, manage, and report against budgets and forecasts.