$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Best Practices, Budget Management, Business Operations, Business Strategy, Cash Flow, Continuous Improvement, Decision Support, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Operations, Pivot Tables, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Tax Accounting, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Recruiting
Title: Controller
Location: Woodridge, IL
Shift: 1st Shift
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $100,000 - 120,000 per year
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Sterling Engineering is hiring a Controller for a well-established, family-owned manufacturing company seeking a hands-on financial leader to oversee all accounting operations and partner closely with executive leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Controller who enjoys working in a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly influence business strategy, operational performance, and long-term growth. You'll lead a small accounting team while driving financial accuracy, process improvements, and sound business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the accounting department while overseeing daily financial operations
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements and management reports
Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP standards
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow planning
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset accounting
Coordinate year-end audits and partner with external auditors and tax professionals
Strengthen internal controls and continuously improve accounting processes
Provide financial analysis, reporting, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements
Utilize SAP ERP and advanced Excel reporting tools to support financial decision-making
Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent professional experience
Must have 5+ years of Controller or senior-level accounting experience
Previous experience leading or supervising an accounting team
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting best practices
Hands-on experience using SAP ERP systems
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and financial reporting
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
Join a financially stable, family-owned manufacturer with an outstanding reputation
Work directly with executive leadership and influence key business decisions
Lead a collaborative accounting team with significant autonomy and ownership
Opportunity to improve processes and make a measurable impact across the organization
Enjoy a highly visible leadership role with long-term career growth potential
Stable work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com