Controller

ob Title: Divisional Controller

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site w/ with some travel

Industry: Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

A leading U.S. manufacturing company is seeking a Divisional Controller to lead financial operations for a division. This high-impact role is based in the near Schaumburg, IL market and reports directly to the division president.

This is not a traditional controller position—it’s a strategic leadership opportunity for a finance executive who can partner closely with the business, drive performance, and lead operational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and finance operations across multiple sites
• Act as a strategic advisor and business partner to divisional leadership
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management
• Drive automation and process improvement across financial workflows
• Guide ERP integration and system consolidation efforts (SAGE platform)
• Conduct financial reporting, job cost analysis, and WIP reconciliations
• Represent the division in monthly financial reviews and executive presentations
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate financial policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA preferred)
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance in a manufacturing sector w/ public company; 3+ in a leadership role
• Experience managing multi-site or multi-entity operations
• Strong FP&A capabilities and business acumen
• ERP experience required (SAGE strongly preferred)
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence
• Proven ability to improve financial processes, close monthly reports on time, and drive cost efficiencies

Preferred Experience

• Background in industrial services, manufacturing, or capital equipment sectors
• Experience leading ERP migrations or multi-entity consolidations
• Familiarity with automation of transaction processes (e.g., invoicing, reporting)
• Hands-on WIP accounting and reconciliation expertise

What We Offer

• Highly visible leadership role within a growing and diversified organization
• Close alignment with executive and corporate leadership
• Opportunities for career growth within a national/global platform
• Competitive compensation package and performance incentives