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Assistant Controller

CFS, Mettawa, IL, United States

Duration: Full Time


Assistant Controller
Our client, a stable manufacturing company, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join the team! This is a great opportunity for someone with prior manufacturing experience who wants to expand their skillset.

Why Apply- Assistant Controller?


  • Profitable company been around for over 40 years

  • Stable company

  • Great work life balance, 40 hour work week!

  • Strong benefits BCBS, PPO, 401k with discretionary match, dental

  • Growth opportunities

  • Nice work environment


*This is a fully onsite position, target salary 100k-120k based off experience level*

Specific responsibilities Assistant Controller:


  • Manage month-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed assets, prepaid(s) and accruals, revenue recognition and financial statement preparation

  • Prepare budgets / forecasts and provide ongoing financial reporting and analysis to support management decision-making

  • Familiarity with job costing, WIP and inventory

  • Ability to conduct account analysis and account reconciliation to identify discrepancies

  • Prepare all work papers for external auditors during audits and provide necessary documentation

  • Protects assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls

  • Ability to assist other departments when needed (hands-on) and perform other related duties as assigned

  • Participate in special projects and initiatives as needed

  • Protects assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls

  • The position works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the Company


Experience Preferred- Assistant Controller


  • Bachelors in Accounting or Finance

  • 7-10 years of experience

  • Prior experience working in a manufacturing setting


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