Controller | Global Organization | Naperville, IL

About Our Client
I'm partnered with the Senior Director of Finance Operations at a global, billion dollar manufacturer of automotive products located near Naperville. The company is growing through strategic acquisitions to grow their manufacturing footprint, and are now seeking to add on a Controller to the team!

Reporting to the Director of Finance Operations and tons of visibility to the Senior Leaders, you will oversee all the finance operations of the company to manage the cost and inventory spend. You will also be working with the various manufacturing sites, partnering with Operations and the Procurement team to provide financial analytics and recommendations to ensure logical financial decisions are being made.
Job Description
Partner with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain team to provide financial analytics and cost saving initiatives
Implement process improvements to support all the cross-functional teams for budgeting/forecasting, and variance analysis
Drive cost saving initiatives by analyzing production cost, establishing internal controls, developing the annual operating plan, and more
Analyze transportation and freight expenses to minimize freight cost per unit for optimization
Provide financial insights and recommendations, and create financial models based on financial analysis to support key decision-making
Analyze material price variances to forecast
Oversee inventory to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Conduct physical inventory audits at the various manufacturing locations throughout the year
Manage cost saving reports to identify gaps and develop action plans with senior leadership
Prepare monthly and quarterly operation reviews
Support ad hoc projects for senior leaders as needed

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 or related field
Manufacturing industry experience
Experience working in a plant
7+ years of accounting & finance experience with a proven track record of success
Excellent costing and inventory accounting experience
CPA / MBA a plus
SAP experience a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
Ability to communicate with leadership clearly and precisely
Proven track record of process improvement initiatives
Willingness to travel within region
What's on Offer
Competitive compensation package
Lucrative bonus structure
Strong benefits
18 days PTO + holidays
Fast growing company
Ownership of the plant functions
Opportunity to put a stamp in this role
Travel to various manufacturing sites to gain exposure
Clear and fast track progression to Director
Ample room to progress your career internally or within another business unit/division
Highly visible role, partnering with senior leaders
Global exposure
Awesome team culture

Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!
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