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Robert Half Controller (Plant) in Alsip, Illinois
Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Controller in the Manufacturing industry located in ALSIP, Illinois, United States. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing the accounting operations in a manufacturing plant, with a focus on cost accounting and inventory control. This role requires leadership experience and skills in process improvement, month-end close, general ledger, and journal entries.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee and manage all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs, and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
• Coordinate all audit activity
• Leverage skills in cost accounting and inventory control to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Monitor the financial performance of the company by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances
• Utilize leadership experience to streamline and improve processes
• Implement and manage software systems and tools to provide critical financial and operational information
• Use Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Ensure month-end and year-end close processes are completed accurately and on time. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Cost Accounting
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing Cost Accounting
• Familiarity with General Ledger management
• Experience in Journal Entries preparation and management
• Proven track record in Process Improvement initiatives
• Experience in managing Month End Close procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
• CPA or CMA certification is considered a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience overseeing a team.
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