Controller

About the Company and Controller Opportunity:• Salary: $100,000 to $135,000• Ownership & Structure: Backed by a publicly traded private equity firm, combining strong financial resources with operational discipline• Global Presence: Manufacturing footprint across the U.S., Europe, and Asia with US Headquarters• Growth & Career Path: Proven track record of internal growth - current leadership has advanced from entry level roles into senior finance positions• Operations: Smaller company feel with the structure and expectations of a Fortune 500 organization• Industry: Strong presence in the defense and industrial manufacturing sectors• Work Environment: Highly analytical, fast paced setting with close collaboration between finance, operations, and engineering• Recent Investment: Significant site transition and continued investment into operations, including a recent facility move and ongoing growthKey Responsibilities of the Controller Role:• Lead month end close for the Woodstock, IL operation, supporting a $20M P&L across two plants• Prepare and review account reconciliations, including prepaids, fixed assets, and depreciation• Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, overhead rates, and variance analysis (FIFO environment)• Support and review key inventory calculations such as excess & obsolete reserves, NRV, and capitalized variances• Partner with operations and engineering to ensure accuracy in BOMs and production costing• Perform financial analysis and prepare monthly reporting packages for senior leadership and plant management• Provide clear insights into performance trends and recommend areas for operational and financial improvementRequirements for the Controller Role:• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong background in manufacturing• Hands on experience with inventory accounting, including overhead allocation and variance analysis• Ability to translate financial results into actionable business insights