<p>We are looking for an experienced Interim Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing organization. This Long-term Contract position will serve as the senior finance leader at the location, partnering closely with local leadership while coordinating with the broader corporate finance organization. The role is well suited for someone who can balance hands-on accounting work with high-level review, analysis, and reporting responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly accounting close for the site, ensuring timely completion of financial statements, accruals, and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Review general ledger activity, balance sheet reconciliations, and profit and loss results while stepping in on complex accounting matters as needed.</p><p>• Prepare accurate financial reports for management and corporate stakeholders, including monthly performance summaries and operational highlights.</p><p>• Analyze budget-to-actual and period-over-period results to identify key drivers, explain variances, and support business decisions.</p><p>• Provide guidance to accounting staff by reviewing work completed by team members and resolving escalated issues related to entries, reconciliations, and reporting.</p><p>• Support detailed accounting areas such as accruals, product costing, and other analytical tasks that require advanced financial judgment.</p><p>• Maintain strong financial controls and help ensure accounting practices align with company policies and reporting standards.</p><p>• Partner with site leadership to deliver clear financial insight and support day-to-day business operations with sound accounting oversight.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and provide accurate, timely insight that supports business decisions in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This position oversees core accounting activities, strengthens reporting processes, and helps maintain sound financial controls across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on systems experience, and the ability to guide budgeting, compliance, and day-to-day financial management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the organization’s accounting operations, including general ledger activity, month-end close, and preparation of reliable financial statements.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to promote accuracy, timeliness, and effective cash flow management.<br>• Develop, monitor, and refine budget plans, partnering with leadership to evaluate performance against financial targets.<br>• Establish and maintain internal control procedures that support compliance, reduce risk, and improve overall financial integrity.<br>• Produce detailed financial reports and management analyses using reporting tools such as Crystal Reports and other accounting software platforms.<br>• Coordinate audit activities by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses needed for internal or external review.<br>• Manage financial data within accounting systems, CRM platforms, and ADP-related tools to improve reporting consistency and operational efficiency.<br>• Identify process improvement opportunities within accounting workflows and implement changes that enhance accuracy and scalability.
We are looking for a Plant Controller to oversee the financial direction of our manufacturing operation in Ixonia, Wisconsin. This role will guide core accounting activities, deliver accurate financial insights, and partner closely with leadership to support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing finance, especially in cost and inventory accounting, along with a practical approach to improving reporting and planning through modern technology.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across the plant, including ledger oversight, financial reporting, payables, receivables, and coordination of payroll-related processes.<br>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle, ensuring timely completion and accuracy of financial results.<br>• Produce and interpret financial statements and operational reports to help leadership evaluate performance and make informed decisions.<br>• Manage manufacturing cost accounting processes such as standard costing, inventory valuation, and analysis of production variances.<br>• Review inventory and product cost data to identify margin trends, cost drivers, and opportunities to improve profitability.<br>• Partner with plant and operations leaders to strengthen cost control, increase efficiency, and support continuous improvement efforts.<br>• Drive the annual budgeting process and maintain regular forecasting activities to align financial plans with business performance.<br>• Enhance reporting tools, automation, and business intelligence capabilities, including the use of cloud-based and AI-enabled solutions where appropriate.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation, support external accounting partners, and uphold compliance with company policies and financial controls.<br>• Coach and support accounting staff while promoting accountability, accuracy, and ongoing development.