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Business Controller – Manufacturing

United States, Bensenville · Job Posted May 11, 2026
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Job Description

The Business Controller leads financial planning, analysis, reporting, and operational finance activities for a mid-sized manufacturing company with approximately $55M in annual revenue. This role partners closely with leadership and operations teams to improve profitability, efficiency, and overall business performance through financial insight and strategic support.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
  • Prepare monthly financial reports, KPI dashboards, and management presentations
  • Analyze financial and operational performance, including manufacturing costs, labor, inventory, and margins
  • Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to improve efficiency and profitability
  • Support pricing analysis, capital investment evaluations, and cost improvement initiatives
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with company policies
  • Drive process improvements, ERP optimization, and data-driven decision-making
  • Mentor finance and cost accounting staff as needed

Requirements

  • Manufacturing Industry Experience
  • Costing and inventory
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience (5 years preferred)
  • Bachelors in Accounting or Finance
  • Knows PowerBI or willing to pick up

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
  • health benefits
  • 401(k) match
  • PTO
  • holidays
  • career growth opportunities
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