Multi-million dollar manufacturing experience within a well-known organization|Flexible working environment
About Our Client
I'm partnered with the CFO at a global, multi-million dollar food & beverage manufacturing company in Elk Grove Village, IL. The company is growing through strategic acquisitions to grow their Accounting team and are now seeking to add on a Controller to their team.
This client is a market leader in their space, utilized by some of the biggest names in the industry. As the Controller, you will have the opportunity to lead their entire accounting team and drive process improvements.
Job Description
Responsible for the month-end close process, focusing on process improvements to speed up the close process, automate it, and minimize errors.
Lead the effort to reduce the close process from 8-10 days to 5 days.
Hands-on involvement in the close process, including booking journal entries, bank reconciliations, and other tasks.Work with the warehouse to ensure accurate inventory tracking and conduct inventory cycle counts.
Collaborate with the warehouse to understand raw materials inventory, inventory usage, and ensure accurate inventory records.
Manage the cost accounting function and provide support to the pricing team.
Manage the relationship with the external tax advisor, communicating with them and requesting necessary information.
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The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Prior management experience
Manufacturing industry or relevant industry
CPA preferred, not required
Strong system experience and integration implementation experience
What's on Offer
Highly competitive compensation package
Lucrative bonus potential
Strong benefits
Ample room to progress your career within a well-known organization
Flexible working environment
Highly visible role, reporting to the CFO
Contact: Andrew Noll
Quote job ref: JN-062024-6447565
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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