Controller – Manufacturing Portfolio Company Overview
Our client is a privately held investment group focused on acquiring, operating, and expanding established lower-middle-market manufacturing and distribution businesses throughout the United States.
The investment group is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations across multiple portfolio companies. This position offers significant autonomy, direct interaction with business Presidents, and the opportunity to influence financial performance across a growing portfolio of industrial businesses.
Batavia, IL (fully on-site)
~$$: 130k-150k base + 20% target bonus
~ Opportunity to co-invest in future acquisitions
Take ownership of accounting and financial reporting across multiple operating businesses
Work directly with senior business leadership on financial performance and strategic initiatives
Serve as a key financial resource for operational decision-making
Gain exposure to a variety of manufacturing and industrial business environments
Combine hands-on accounting responsibilities with financial planning, analysis, and operational support
Influence profitability through cost analysis, working capital improvements, and operational efficiencies
Help strengthen financial reporting processes, accounting procedures, and internal controls
Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management
Participate in projects focused on operational improvements and continued business growth
Build strong relationships with business leaders and other internal stakeholders
Opportunity to make a measurable impact on financial and operational results
The Controller will oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for multiple operating businesses.
Working closely with senior leadership, this individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing recurring accounting processes, and providing financial insights that support operational performance and business decisions.
The position requires a professional who is comfortable working independently, navigating multiple business environments, and balancing detailed accounting responsibilities with broader financial management initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting experience, a practical understanding of business operations, and the ability to translate financial information into actionable recommendations.
Oversee accounting and financial reporting activities across assigned operating businesses
Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards
Develop consistent financial reporting packages for management and other internal stakeholders
Analyze financial results and explain significant variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods
Partner with business leadership to develop annual operating budgets and periodic forecasts
Provide financial analysis supporting profitability, cost management, and operational decision-making
Evaluate manufacturing costs, inventory activity, operating expenses, and other financial performance drivers
Monitor cash flow, liquidity requirements, and working capital trends
Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and overall financial efficiency
Maintain oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related financial processes
Support payroll accounting, commission calculations, and other recurring financial activities as needed
Develop and monitor financial performance metrics to support business planning
Assist leadership with evaluating spending decisions, operating initiatives, and growth opportunities
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience
Strong background in manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, or accounting within an industrial operating environment
Demonstrated ability to independently manage accounting and financial reporting responsibilities
Experience overseeing monthly close processes, journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger reporting
Strong understanding of manufacturing costs, inventory accounting, and operational financial performance
Experience developing budgets, preparing forecasts, and evaluating financial results
Knowledge of cash management, working capital, and financial performance measurement
Our client is a privately held investment group focused on acquiring, operating, and expanding established lower-middle-market manufacturing and distribution businesses throughout the United States.
The investment group is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations across multiple portfolio companies. This position offers significant autonomy, direct interaction with business Presidents, and the opportunity to influence financial performance across a growing portfolio of industrial businesses.
Batavia, IL (fully on-site)
~$$: 130k-150k base + 20% target bonus
~ Opportunity to co-invest in future acquisitions
Take ownership of accounting and financial reporting across multiple operating businesses
Work directly with senior business leadership on financial performance and strategic initiatives
Serve as a key financial resource for operational decision-making
Gain exposure to a variety of manufacturing and industrial business environments
Combine hands-on accounting responsibilities with financial planning, analysis, and operational support
Influence profitability through cost analysis, working capital improvements, and operational efficiencies
Help strengthen financial reporting processes, accounting procedures, and internal controls
Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management
Participate in projects focused on operational improvements and continued business growth
Build strong relationships with business leaders and other internal stakeholders
Opportunity to make a measurable impact on financial and operational results
The Controller will oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for multiple operating businesses.
Working closely with senior leadership, this individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing recurring accounting processes, and providing financial insights that support operational performance and business decisions.
The position requires a professional who is comfortable working independently, navigating multiple business environments, and balancing detailed accounting responsibilities with broader financial management initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting experience, a practical understanding of business operations, and the ability to translate financial information into actionable recommendations.
Oversee accounting and financial reporting activities across assigned operating businesses
Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards
Develop consistent financial reporting packages for management and other internal stakeholders
Analyze financial results and explain significant variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods
Partner with business leadership to develop annual operating budgets and periodic forecasts
Provide financial analysis supporting profitability, cost management, and operational decision-making
Evaluate manufacturing costs, inventory activity, operating expenses, and other financial performance drivers
Monitor cash flow, liquidity requirements, and working capital trends
Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and overall financial efficiency
Maintain oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related financial processes
Support payroll accounting, commission calculations, and other recurring financial activities as needed
Develop and monitor financial performance metrics to support business planning
Assist leadership with evaluating spending decisions, operating initiatives, and growth opportunities
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience
Strong background in manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, or accounting within an industrial operating environment
Demonstrated ability to independently manage accounting and financial reporting responsibilities
Experience overseeing monthly close processes, journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger reporting
Strong understanding of manufacturing costs, inventory accounting, and operational financial performance
Experience developing budgets, preparing forecasts, and evaluating financial results
Knowledge of cash management, working capital, and financial performance measurement
Business Unit Controller in batavia at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.