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Controller - Manufacturing & Distribution

Jobot

Northwoods, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$115,000–$145,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Automation, Banking Services, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Support, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Credit Processing, Credit and Collections, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, Documentation Standards, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Tracking, Film, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Follow Through, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Gross Margin, Insurance, Intuit Quickbooks, Inventory Costing, Inventory Costs, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Operations, Pallet Jack, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Sales, Supply Chain, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Northwoods, IL
POSTED
Today
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Luke Moussalli
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Salary: $115,000 - $145,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a pallet and packaging company serving customers with packaging supplies, pallet solutions, equipment, automation, and related services. Our business supports regional and national customers with products including corrugated packaging, stretch film, tape, strapping, product protection, pallets, and packaging equipment. We are looking for a hands on accounting leader who can bring structure, accuracy, and financial visibility to a growing operation.

Why join us?
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Performance bonus potential
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to play a key role in the financial growth and structure of the business


Job Details

We are seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and internal controls for a growing pallet and packaging business.

Job Description
  • Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and month end close
  • Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting
  • Manage job costing, inventory accounting, cost controls, margins, and financial performance across packaging, pallet, and supply operations
  • Track revenue, expenses, gross margins, vendor costs, customer pricing, inventory levels, and operational profitability
  • Partner with ownership and leadership to provide financial insight, reporting, and recommendations
  • Maintain strong internal controls, accounting processes, documentation, and compliance standards
  • Support banking, tax, insurance, audit, and outside CPA relationships
  • Review purchasing, vendor payments, customer billing, collections, and credit processes
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, systems, processes, and overall financial operations

Qualifications
  • Experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar accounting leadership role
  • Accounting experience in manufacturing, packaging, distribution, supply chain, inventory, logistics, or a related industry preferred
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, month end close, general ledger, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, margin analysis, vendor costs, and operational reporting preferred
  • Ability to work closely with ownership, operations, sales, vendors, customers, and outside accounting partners
  • Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software
  • QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, ERP, or inventory management system experience is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, follow through, and problem solving skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred
  • CPA is a plus, but not required


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About the Company

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Jobot

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com

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