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Controller

United States, North Aurora 48.00 - 55.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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We are looking for a strategic Controller to join the team in North Aurora, Illinois on a Contract basis. This high-impact role will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, and people-related administration while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, manufacturing or product-based industry experience, and the ability to translate financial data into practical business recommendations.

Job Responsibility

  • Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate results and timely completion of all accounting deliverables
  • Create and deliver leadership-level financial reporting packages that include operating performance, balance sheet insights, cash activity, and analysis of key variances
  • Lead annual planning efforts and ongoing forecasting, while maintaining short-term cash projections to support liquidity and operational decision-making
  • Oversee cost accounting practices, inventory valuation, job costing, and landed cost analysis for imported materials and components
  • Manage core transactional finance activities such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and banking coordination
  • Improve working capital performance by monitoring inventory levels, receivables aging, and cash conversion trends, and recommending corrective actions where needed
  • Maintain compliance across tax, audit, and regulatory matters by coordinating with external accounting and advisory partners
  • Serve as the internal finance systems lead, strengthening reporting tools, developing KPI dashboards, and improving data accuracy in partnership with operations
  • Support employee-related administration by coordinating payroll, benefits, onboarding, offboarding, personnel records, contract labor programs, and multi-state compliance requirements
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives by assisting with lender reporting, board meeting materials, margin analysis, pricing decisions, and due diligence activities as needed

Requirements

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including ownership of close processes, reporting, and forecasting
  • Background in manufacturing, assembly, distribution, or another product-focused environment, preferably involving imported goods
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and landed cost principles
  • Hands-on experience with ERP platforms
  • Acumatica is preferred, though similar systems such as NetSuite or SAP Business One are also relevant
  • Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on role with broad responsibility across finance functions
  • Familiarity with sponsor-facing or private equity-style financial reporting and performance metrics
  • Working knowledge of multi-state human resources compliance, with Illinois and California exposure considered beneficial
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • CPA or CMA credentials are a plus

Nice to have

  • CPA or CMA credentials
  • Illinois and California human resources compliance exposure

What we offer

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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