Manufacturing Controller

Manufacturing Controller

I'm partnered with a well-known, rapidly growing manufacturing company near Glendale Heights. Due to continued year-over-year growth and expansion, they're looking to add a Manufacturing Controller to their team. This is a highly visible role that will oversee the financial performance of manufacturing operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and variance reporting. You'll partner closely with plant and operations leadership to drive profitability, enhance processes, and ensure accurate financial reporting, inventory management, and internal controls.

Job Description

Manufacturing Controller Responsibilities:

• Manage plant cost accounting activities, including standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and manufacturing performance reporting.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes for the facility.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve financial performance, control costs, and support strategic decision-making.
• Provide financial analysis related to capital projects, audits, inventory management, and operational initiatives.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and financial reporting packages, delivering actionable insights on plant performance, cost trends, and operational efficiencies.
• Support inventory control processes, including cycle counts, physical inventory procedures, reconciliations, and audit preparation to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

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.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Cost Accounting experience required
• Experience within food manufacturing or consumer products is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
• Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities, with experience developing financial models, reporting tools, and performance metrics.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights for operations, production, and leadership teams.

What's on Offer

• Salary of $120,000-$145,000 + 10% bonus target
• 15 days PTO.
• 3% match on 401k.
• Full Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Reputable brand within CPG industry.

Interested? Apply today.