ControllerRobert Half

Description We are looking for a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial leadership for a manufacturing operation in Woodridge, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will guide financial close activities, support operational decision-making, and ensure reliable reporting across core finance functions. The role offers the opportunity to combine strategic analysis with direct involvement in day-to-day accounting, cost management, and business partnership across the organization.

Responsibilities:

Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to deliver accurate financial results on schedule.

Produce and review financial statements, supporting reports, and account analyses in alignment with organizational reporting standards.

Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger through detailed reconciliations and consistent oversight of balance sheet accounts.

Supervise daily accounting workflows, including payables, receivables, and other essential transaction processing activities.

Monitor liquidity, manage cash planning, and prepare forward-looking cash flow projections to support business needs.

Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles while working closely with department leaders to develop realistic financial plans.

Oversee inventory accounting, standard cost updates, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment.

Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and finance procedures to promote compliance and operational discipline.

Partner with operations, purchasing, and leadership teams to evaluate performance, identify efficiencies, and improve profitability.

Prepare ad hoc financial analysis, management reporting, and ERP-based reporting as required, including work within Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar systems. Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including substantial work in manufacturing.

Demonstrated expertise in financial close, financial statement preparation, and general ledger management.

Strong background in inventory accounting, cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.

Experience developing budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting for business leadership.

Solid understanding of financial reporting standards and internal control practices.

Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build reports, perform analysis, and support financial modeling.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or a comparable ERP platform is preferred.

The salary range for this position is $60/hour to $65/hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit reboerthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

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