Assistant Controller | N Suburbs, Chicago

• Lead and own the month-end and year-end close process
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and reconciliation controls
• Oversee financial consolidations and reporting activities
• Review and reconcile trial balances across multiple entities
• Provide leadership and oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations
• Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow and treasury forecasts
• Serve as the primary liaison for external audit activities
• Support tax reporting and compliance initiatives
• Assist with insurance renewals and various regulatory reporting requirements
• Perform variance analysis against budget and forecast targets
• Drive accounting process improvements and internal control enhancements
• Partner closely with operations, HR, IT, and finance leadership teams
• Support corporate and management reporting requirements
• Mentor, coach, and develop accounting staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

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MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Clear succession path into a future Controller positionHigh visibility role partnering directly with executive leadership

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Progressive accounting leadership experience, preferably at the Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Divisional Controller, or similar level
• Strong general ledger and month-end close ownership experience
• Experience leading financial consolidations
• Prior responsibility for AP and AR functions
• Treasury and cash forecasting experience
• External audit coordination experience
• Exposure to tax reporting and compliance activities
• Previous people management and team leadership experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

A growing and highly successful manufacturing and distribution organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its finance leadership team. This role offers significant visibility across the business and a clear path toward future Controller-level responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys owning the close process, driving accounting operations, partnering with cross-functional teams, and improving processes in a complex operating environment. This position provides an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping shape the future of the accounting function.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant Controller will oversee critical accounting operations, including month-end close, consolidations, treasury forecasting, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit coordination, and accounts payable/accounts receivable functions. The role will also lead and develop an accounting team while supporting strategic finance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

• Permanent Assistant Controller position near Libertyville.
• Salary of $150,000 to $160,000.
• Annual, performance based bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Interested? Apply today.