Controller
CFS
Darien, IL
Well‑established specialized manufacturing company has a new permanent opportunity for a Controller. The company is privately held, has been in existence for 50+ years and continues to grow through R&D, new products, increased market share with long term high profile customers. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller is lead the accounting group, including cost accounting, reporting, and help refine financial processes. The Controller role is a hands on leadership position, seeking strong experience in cost accounting, inventory management, ERP systems and working cross functionally with throughout the company, including plant personnel.
Salary: Approximately $120,000-$140,000 + Bonus, based on experience
Key Responsibilities of the Controller:
- Hands on leading the daily accounting functions
- Lead cost accounting activities, standard costing, variance, trend and margin analysis
- Inventory accounting, ensuring accuracy, controls, and reporting
- ME/YE close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Work with plant, production, supply chain, sales, and leadership teams
- Assist with systems improvements, transition to MS Dynamics, including process mapping, testing, data validation, and system optimization
- Evaluate accounting policies, procedures, and reporting tools.
- Assist CFO with preparing financial reports for senior leadership, BOD etc.
- Assist with M&A activities, integrations
Qualifications for the Controller:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related
- 10+ years of accounting experience
- Expertise in cost accounting and inventory management
- Extensive manufacturing industry experience
- ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics is a plus
- GAAP, internal controls, and operational accounting best practices
Highlights of the Controller Position:
- Stable, profitable, in business for 50+ years
- Market leader with diverse products
- Medical, dental, life, 401k/match, disability, life, family/military leave, and more
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MaxSalary: USD140000
MinSalary: USD120000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.