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8 results for Product Controller in Rockford, IL

Controller
  • North Aurora, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 48.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>•Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate results and timely completion of all accounting deliverables.<br>•Create and deliver leadership-level financial reporting packages that include operating performance, balance sheet insights, cash activity, and analysis of key variances.<br>•Lead annual planning efforts and ongoing forecasting, while maintaining short-term cash projections to support liquidity and operational decision-making.<br>•Oversee cost accounting practices, inventory valuation, job costing, and landed cost analysis for imported materials and components.<br>•Manage core transactional finance activities such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and banking coordination.<br>•Improve working capital performance by monitoring inventory levels, receivables aging, and cash conversion trends, and recommending corrective actions where needed.<br>•Maintain compliance across tax, audit, and regulatory matters by coordinating with external accounting and advisory partners.<br>•Serve as the internal finance systems lead, strengthening reporting tools, developing KPI dashboards, and improving data accuracy in partnership with operations.<br>•Support employee-related administration by coordinating payroll, benefits, onboarding, offboarding, personnel records, contract labor programs, and multi-state compliance requirements.<br>•Contribute to strategic initiatives by assisting with lender reporting, board meeting materials, margin analysis, pricing decisions, and due diligence activities as needed.
  • 2026-06-08T17:54:14Z
Controller (Plant)
  • Darlington, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>For Immediate consideration contact Courtney Syverson, Recruiting Manager at 608-259-1164</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Operations Controller to support manufacturing operations in Wisconsin. In this role, you will partner with site and operations leaders to translate financial data into actionable recommendations that improve performance, strengthen profitability, and support informed decision-making. This position combines day-to-day operational finance leadership with broader analytical insight in a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with plant leadership and operations stakeholders to evaluate financial and operational results and recommend actions that improve efficiency and margin performance.</p><p>• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and performance reports, providing clear analysis of trends, variances, and key business drivers.</p><p>• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and investigate gaps between actual and expected results to support timely corrective action.</p><p>• Lead standard cost activities, including cost updates, pricing analysis, and ongoing review of cost accuracy within the plant environment.</p><p>• Support month-end close processes by ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, and aligned with reporting requirements.</p><p>• Develop financial models and scenario analyses that help leadership assess business options, operational changes, and performance risks.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and compliance practices while supporting effective risk management across finance and operations activities.</p><p>• Contribute to finance and operational improvement projects, working with local leadership and broader controller teams to implement practical solutions.</p>
  • 2026-06-16T21:18:47Z
Software Engineer
  • Madison, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a highly technical product development team based in Madison, WI. The role will focus on building advanced desktop applications used for complex 3D data visualization, reconstruction, and analysis. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical problems, working closely with hardware and data-intensive systems, and contributing to software used in real-world scientific and engineering environments.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hands-on engineering role with strong influence over architecture, performance optimization, and technical direction. The position offers a mix of new development, modernization efforts, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Direct/Permanent Hire Role</strong></li><li><strong>Hybrid work schedule in Madison, WI is expected</strong></li><li><strong>Relocation assistance offered for highly qualified candidates</strong></li><li><strong>Sponsorship is not available</strong></li><li><strong>This role is not eligible for Corp-to-Corp </strong></li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and develop Windows desktop applications for complex data analysis and visualization</li><li>Build and optimize software that processes large-scale 3D datasets</li><li>Improve application performance, scalability, multithreading, and memory efficiency</li><li>Contribute to architecture decisions and technical direction for core software components</li><li>Develop analytical and visualization tools for highly technical end users</li><li>Modernize and refactor existing applications and legacy codebases</li><li>Troubleshoot software and system-level technical issues</li><li>Collaborate with engineering, product, service, and technical stakeholders</li><li>Mentor other engineers and provide technical guidance when needed</li><li>Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile development activities</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-19T16:08:43Z
Purchasing Specialist/Buyer
  • Janesville, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Purchasing Specialist/Buyer role in Janesville, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is looking for a Purchasing Specialist/Buyer for a manufacturing company in Janesville, WI. We are looking for someone with experience to lead the procurement and supply planning activities. This position works closely with suppliers and internal partners to secure materials and services that keep production running efficiently while balancing cost, quality, and continuity of supply. The ideal candidate brings hands-on purchasing experience, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to build productive vendor relationships across a diverse portfolio of direct and indirect spend.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the purchasing cycle for ingredients, packaging, co-manufactured products, and finished goods obtained from external suppliers.</p><p>• Coordinate demand-related purchasing activities to help maintain material availability and support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.</p><p>• Manage relationships with domestic and international vendors, including communication on pricing, lead times, service expectations, and supply concerns.</p><p>• Evaluate sourcing options and negotiate with suppliers to improve value, reduce risk, and support overall cost-control objectives.</p><p>• Track supplier performance and address service, quality, or delivery issues to strengthen reliability across the supply base.</p><p>• Support procurement needs spanning direct materials, indirect materials, MRO items, and related services for the business.</p><p>• Analyze purchasing data and market information to identify trends, support buying decisions, and improve planning accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to align purchasing priorities with operational requirements and customer-focused service goals.</p>
  • 2026-06-10T13:13:43Z
Tax Director
  • Palatine, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 170000.00 - 195000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $170,000-$195,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>•       Develop and execute a global tax strategy that supports growth, compliance, and risk mitigation across all operating jurisdictions.</p><p>•       Establish and maintain tax governance, policies, and controls that align with audit and SOX/ICFR standards.</p><p>•       Maintain a global tax calendar and ensure on-time filings and payments for all legal entities.</p><p>•       Monitor international tax law changes (OECD BEPS, Pillar Two, EU e-invoicing, etc.) and communicate business impacts.</p><p>•       Identify and manage global tax risks, including nexus, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, and indirect tax exposure.</p><p>•       Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance activities (corporate income tax, VAT/GST, sales & use tax, payroll and withholding).</p><p>•       Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all tax filings and payments globally.</p><p>•       Coordinate quarterly and annual tax provision calculations, estimated payments, and reconciliations. </p><p>•       Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors to ensure compliance and efficiency.</p><p>•       Develop, document, and maintain transfer pricing policies covering intercompany services, cost allocations, and markups.</p><p>•       Lead the preparation of Master and Local Files and coordinate annual true-ups.</p><p>•       Collaborate with FP& A and Regional Controllers to validate intercompany transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment.</p><p>•       Support due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration from a tax perspective.</p><p>•       Lead onboarding of new entities into ERP and tax systems to ensure compliant and consistent setup.</p><p>•       Partner with Controllership to optimize entity structures and manage cross-border tax implications.</p><p>•       Lead Avalara implementation and optimization for both U.S. and international tax operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-06-10T01:43:47Z
Tax Manager - Public
  • Janesville, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a client-focused accounting team in Janesville, Wisconsin. This role is suited for a detail-oriented tax specialist who can oversee return reviews, guide client engagements, and lead staff development with confidence. The position offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative environment while helping improve efficiency, service quality, and long-term departmental success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the review of individual, business, fiduciary, and related tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by addressing tax-related questions, requesting outstanding information, discussing planning strategies, and presenting completed returns.</p><p>• Coordinate engagement flow by assigning work across team members, balancing priorities, and keeping projects moving efficiently through completion.</p><p>• Provide coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance to tax team members to support skill development and strengthen team performance.</p><p>• Evaluate client situations to uncover tax-saving opportunities and deliver practical recommendations aligned with their financial goals.</p><p>• Track filing calendars and engagement milestones to help maintain on-time delivery during both peak and non-peak periods.</p><p>• Contribute ideas that enhance internal procedures, increase operational efficiency, and improve the overall client experience.</p><p>• Partner with firm leadership to manage workload distribution, maintain strong client relationships, and support departmental objectives.</p>
  • 2026-06-15T15:53:43Z
Finance Manager
  • Elgin, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Finance Manager to lead financial operations and planning for a manufacturing environment in Elgin, Illinois. This position will guide close activities, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash oversight while partnering with operational leaders to improve performance and support informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance experience, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to turn complex data into practical recommendations for leadership. Compensation & Benefits: $120K- $130K + bonus, Medical: with PPO and HDHP/HSA options., Dental, Life & Disability,, 401(k): with match, FSA, PTO</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct monthly close activities for multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial results across the organization.</p><p>• Combine and review financial data from domestic and Canadian operations spanning more than 15 sites to produce consolidated reporting.</p><p>• Administer allocations of shared corporate expenses across business units and maintain consistency in intercompany accounting treatment.</p><p>• Prepare recurring management reports, quarterly summaries, board materials, and lender deliverables, including tracking covenant compliance.</p><p>• Lead the annual planning cycle and maintain rolling forecasts covering revenue, margins, overhead, and other key operating drivers.</p><p>• Analyze actual performance against budget and forecast, identify notable variances, and highlight trends and performance indicators for leadership review.</p><p>• Monitor liquidity, cash conversion, and short-term funding needs by evaluating inventory, labor, receivables, payables, and purchasing activity.</p><p>• Support treasury activities by managing banking relationships, financing arrangements, cash projections, and capital planning for equipment and facility investments.</p><p>• Strengthen financial controls by improving approval workflows, system access governance, inventory-related processes, and other risk management practices.</p><p>• Assess cost movements tied to materials, pricing, supply issues, and foreign exchange exposure to reduce financial risk and improve accuracy.</p>
  • 2026-06-10T13:08:44Z
Accounting Manager
  • Mcfarland, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Madison is looking for an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to lead all finance and accounting operations for a construction company on the east side. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for both <strong>transactional accounting </strong>and <strong>strategic financial oversight</strong>. Preferred experience will include strong construction accounting experience, including a deep understanding of AIA billing. For consideration, please apply with your most up to date resume and call 608-716-5643!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the full finance and accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.</li><li>Manage and review AIA billing processes, ensuring accurate application billing, lien waiver support, and timely customer invoicing.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and provide leadership with meaningful analysis on company performance, job profitability, and cash flow.</li><li>Partner with project managers and operational leaders to monitor project costs, budgets, work-in-progress schedules, and contract performance.</li><li>Maintain internal controls, ensure compliance with accounting policies, and support external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Lead cash management, forecasting, and budgeting efforts while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and support business growth.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-09T13:08:43Z