Jr. Industrial Controller

Junior Industrial Controller

Bartlett, IL (Fully On-site)

Full-time

Company Overview

Our client is a leading international food manufacturing company with a strong global footprint and a

rapidly growing U.S. presence.

The organization combines innovation, operational excellence, and significant investment in

manufacturing capabilities, offering a fast-paced and highly entrepreneurial environment with strong

exposure to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

This is a family-owned company operating within a “structured chaos” environment, where adaptability,

humility, flexibility, and comfort with ambiguity are critical for success.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly analytical and motivated Junior Industrial Controller to support financial

operations across U.S. manufacturing plants.

This role partners closely with the Financial Controller, Cost Controller, and plant leadership to ensure

accurate financial reporting, cost control, operational analysis, and performance visibility across

manufacturing activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in:

• manufacturing finance

• industrial controlling

• cost accounting

• operational finance

• ERP systems

• plant performance analysis

The selected candidate will receive strong mentorship and hands-on exposure to cross-functional

operations, making this an ideal growth opportunity within industrial finance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

301 Grant Street, Suite 270 I Pittsburgh I PA• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

• Perform reconciliations and variance analysis

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of plant financial results

• Provide commentary on key drivers, trends, and operational variances

• Assist with financial reporting and manufacturing performance visibility

Cost Accounting & Operational Analysis

• Analyze production variances, including:

o material usage

o scrap and waste

o labor efficiency

• Monitor manufacturing KPIs, direct labor costs, and line performance

• Support development and maintenance of standard costs

• Assist with cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

Inventory & Internal Controls

• Partner with Operations to monitor inventory accuracy and valuation

• Support cycle counts and physical inventory processes

• Investigate discrepancies and assist with reconciliations

• Maintain strong internal controls across inventory and production activities

ERP & Data Integrity

• Support ERP system accuracy, including:

o Bills of Materials (BOMs)

o labor routings

o cost structures

• Assist with master data validation to ensure accurate product costing

• Support ongoing systems and process improvements

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities

• Support tracking of actuals vs. budget

• Help identify financial risks and opportunities

Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance teams

• Support financial analysis related to operational initiatives and new product launches

• Participate in process improvement projects and KPI development

• Support tracking of fixed assets and capital expenditures

301 Grant Street, Suite 270 I Pittsburgh I PACandidate Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 2–5 years of experience in industrial accounting or finance

• Strong Excel and analytical skills

• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting

• Fully onsite availability in Bartlett, IL

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred

• Manufacturing finance or accounting experience

• Exposure to cost accounting or operations finance

• ERP experience (SAP preferred)

• Food industry experience is a plus, but broader manufacturing experience is also welcome

The company emphasized that cost accounting has a steep learning curve; therefore, any prior exposure

to manufacturing environments is considered highly valuable.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• adaptability and flexibility

• willingness to learn and grow

• coachability and humility

• proactive attitude and ownership mentality

• ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

This role is ideal for someone seeking long-term growth within industrial finance and manufacturing

controlling.

Compensation & Benefits

• ABS: DOE + 10% bonus

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance

• PTO

• 401(k)