Controller

🚨 Controller / Director of Finance📍 Hybrid (3 days in office) | Elgin, IL💰 $190K – $210K base + 35–50% bonus + equityLooking for a true builder to step into a high-impact finance leadership role within a fast-growing, private equity-backed manufacturing environment.This is not a “maintain the status quo” role — this is a "buy & scale" and lead from the ground up.🔥 What You’ll Own • Lead full month-end close, consolidations, and financial reporting across multiple entities • Own the GL, AP/AR, payroll, and all core accounting functions • Drive cash flow forecasting, working capital, and financial visibility • Build budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes • Partner directly with leadership and investors on financial performance • Support M&A activity - "buy and build" growth strategy • Improve systems, processes, and reporting infrastructure • Enhance inventory and cost accounting within a manufacturing environment • Ensure audit readiness and manage external relationships • Build and mentor a growing accounting/finance team (2 direct reports)🎯 What You Bring • Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments • Proven ability to build or scale a finance function • Strong multi-entity, consolidation, and reporting experience • Hands-on leadership — willing to operate in the weeds when needed • M&A exposure (diligence + integration) • Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience preferred • Systems mindset with a focus on automation and process improvement💡 Why This Role • True “seat at the table” with leadership and investors • Opportunity to build something from scratch • High-growth, acquisition-driven environment