The Controller leads the Truck Division’s financial operations, including monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and accounting functions such as accounts payable and receivable. The role manages and develops accounting staff, supports strategic planning, drives continuous process improvement, ensures compliance with finance policies, and provides accurate financial information to business stakeholders and leadership.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Hendrickson is searching for a Controller for their Truck Division. This role is located at their Woodridge, IL Technical Center.
This individual will
- Provide financial and administrative services for the various stakeholders of the Company.
- Manage the monthly financial close process for the division.
- Generate timely and accurate financial information that provides the appropriate feedback and supports decision processes.
- Ensure adequate controls are being maintained and that the value of the company’s assets is properly stated.
- Properly staff and organize department to accomplish long-term goals. Recruit and develop personnel into effective contributors within the department for potential movement into other company organization.
- Contribute to overall Division strategy and operating plans. Lead the preparation of budget, plan, and forecast. Lead the regular review of performance to prior year, plan, and forecast.
- Provide leadership to continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement and elimination of waste.
- Be the lead for all internal & external audits, working with the auditors, ensuring all documentation is prepared and submitted accordingly ensuring compliance to the Finance Manual.
- Be responsible for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions to ensure accurate financial records and timely processing.
- Support the Director of Finance in the achievement of company-wide functional objectives.
- Other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will possess
- Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or finance. Master’s degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in a variety of accounting positions required (preferably in a manufacturing environment).
- 3+ years of supervisory experience required.
- Demonstrated strategic thinker with general business knowledge in a related industry.
- Internal audit training required.
- Office setting.
- Minimal exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing setting.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is $116,000-165,000 annually depending on experience. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. This pay range is provided to ensure transparency and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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Pay Range
$115,000-165,000
Compensation & BenefitsWe offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.Similar Jobs
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