{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ae267ad080dcaeefe0f402bc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ae267ad080dcaeefe0f402bc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ae267ad080dcaeefe0f402bc","title":"Manufacturing Controller","description":"A private equity-backed equipment manufacturing company in Illinois is seeking a commercially minded Manufacturing Controller to oversee financial operations and support continued growth following a recent acquisition.\r\nThis role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, inventory management, and production financials, alongside hands‑on experience with Infor CSI/SyteLine. The Manufacturing Controller will work closely with Operations and senior leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen cost controls, and drive profitability across the business.\r\nThe ideal individual combines strong accounting fundamentals with an operational mindset and experience working in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented manufacturing environment.\r\nKey ResponsibilitiesOversee manufacturing financial operations, including general ledger, month‑end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.\r\nManage cost accounting processes, including standard costing, inventory valuation, work‑in‑process (WIP), labor and overhead allocation, and production variance analysis.\r\nUtilize Infor CSI/SyteLine to improve costing accuracy, inventory visibility, and manufacturing financial reporting.\r\nPartner with plant leadership and Operations to analyze production costs, gross margins, material usage, labor efficiency, and overall plant performance.\r\nMonitor inventory levels, work‑in‑process, and production variances to identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve working capital.\r\nDevelop and maintain KPIs and financial reports that provide leadership with visibility into manufacturing performance.\r\nStrengthen internal controls, financial processes, and ERP utilization across the organization.\r\nSupport post‑acquisition integration, including financial reporting alignment, process standardization, and operational improvements.\r\nIdentify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and financial accountability.\r\nRequired QualificationsProgressive accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment.\r\nStrong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, production costing, and financial controls.\r\nHands‑on experience with Infor CSI/SyteLine.\r\nExperience with standard costing, inventory valuation, WIP, and production variance analysis.\r\nStrong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end close.\r\nAbility to partner effectively with plant management, Operations, and executive leadership.\r\nStrong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial data into actionable operational insights.\r\nPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience in a private equity‑backed manufacturing business.\r\nExperience supporting acquisitions, integration, or post‑acquisition financial improvements.\r\nBackground in equipment or industrial manufacturing.\r\nCPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification.\r\nExperience improving ERP reporting, costing processes, and financial controls.\r\nIdeal CandidateA hands‑on Manufacturing Controller with strong manufacturing accounting expertise, practical Infor CSI/SyteLine experience, and the ability to connect financial performance with day#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Empiric","rawCompany":"empiric","city":"Springfield","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-15T01:33:17.602Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"333517","title":"Machine Tool Manufacturing","slug":"machine-tool-manufacturing"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Manufacturing Controller","description":"A private equity-backed equipment manufacturing company in Illinois is seeking a commercially minded Manufacturing Controller to oversee financial operations and support continued growth following a recent acquisition.\r\nThis role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, inventory management, and production financials, alongside hands‑on experience with Infor CSI/SyteLine. The Manufacturing Controller will work closely with Operations and senior leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen cost controls, and drive profitability across the business.\r\nThe ideal individual combines strong accounting fundamentals with an operational mindset and experience working in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented manufacturing environment.\r\nKey ResponsibilitiesOversee manufacturing financial operations, including general ledger, month‑end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.\r\nManage cost accounting processes, including standard costing, inventory valuation, work‑in‑process (WIP), labor and overhead allocation, and production variance analysis.\r\nUtilize Infor CSI/SyteLine to improve costing accuracy, inventory visibility, and manufacturing financial reporting.\r\nPartner with plant leadership and Operations to analyze production costs, gross margins, material usage, labor efficiency, and overall plant performance.\r\nMonitor inventory levels, work‑in‑process, and production variances to identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve working capital.\r\nDevelop and maintain KPIs and financial reports that provide leadership with visibility into manufacturing performance.\r\nStrengthen internal controls, financial processes, and ERP utilization across the organization.\r\nSupport post‑acquisition integration, including financial reporting alignment, process standardization, and operational improvements.\r\nIdentify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and financial accountability.\r\nRequired QualificationsProgressive accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment.\r\nStrong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, production costing, and financial controls.\r\nHands‑on experience with Infor CSI/SyteLine.\r\nExperience with standard costing, inventory valuation, WIP, and production variance analysis.\r\nStrong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end close.\r\nAbility to partner effectively with plant management, Operations, and executive leadership.\r\nStrong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial data into actionable operational insights.\r\nPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience in a private equity‑backed manufacturing business.\r\nExperience supporting acquisitions, integration, or post‑acquisition financial improvements.\r\nBackground in equipment or industrial manufacturing.\r\nCPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification.\r\nExperience improving ERP reporting, costing processes, and financial controls.\r\nIdeal CandidateA hands‑on Manufacturing Controller with strong manufacturing accounting expertise, practical Infor CSI/SyteLine experience, and the ability to connect financial performance with day#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-10-15T01:33:17.602Z","dateModified":"2026-10-15T01:33:17.602Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Empiric","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Springfield","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ae267ad080dcaeefe0f402bc"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ae267ad080dcaeefe0f402bc"}}