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Controller

TMA
Villa Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2025

Schmid Tool & Engineering Corp. is seeking a Controller to join the team in Villa Park, IL.


Primary Purpose and Function

The Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations and financial controls across three affiliated companies. This role oversees all transactional accounting processes, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, and monthly close. The Controller ensures accuracy in financial reporting, drives process improvements, supports budgeting/forecasting activities, and leads the accounting team with a focus on compliance, internal controls, and operational efficiency.

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We are looking for: We are seeking a Finance Manager who exemplifies our Core Values and embraces our Core Focus

Our Core Values

· Innovative - Inquisitive, resourceful, and always learning.

· Driven - Demonstrates grit, heart, and stamina.

· Honor - Upholds integrity; does the right thing, always.

· Tribe - Values teamwork, camaraderie, and shared success.

Our Core Focus

· Passion: We strive to deeply understand and solve our customers' challenges.

· Niche: We specialize in design, engineering, and production of complex parts and assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare and analyze monthly inventory reports and reconcile with the general ledger.

· Record monthly journal entries and perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.

· Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze variances against budget.

· Lead the annual budgeting process and perform periodic forecast updates.

· Generate and distribute weekly job profitability reports; reconcile sales data with the general ledger.

· Manage, train and develop accounting staff.

· Evaluate capital expenditure requests for accuracy and reconcile actual costs and savings to projections.

· Provide financial support for other duties and special projects as assigned.


Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).

· Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Desktop and ERP platforms (ProShop and Katana experience preferred).

· Understanding of GAAP accounting principles.

· Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.

· Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong leadership and team management abilities.




Qualifications and Requirements:

· Comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

· Strong background in inventory accounting, job costing, and financial reporting; manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Experience with ProShop, Katana and QuickBooks are a plus.

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams including operations, sales, suppliers, and customers.

· Demonstrated experience managing general ledger accounts, including forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly reconciliations.

· Proven ability to develop, manage, and report against budgets and forecasts.

· Proven ability to develop, manage, and train accounting staff.

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Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration required a related field (required)

· CPA or equivalent professional certification (preferred)

· 7 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles

· 3 years of experience managing accounting teams

· Prior experience in a manufacturing or multi-site environment is a strong plus



WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


We strive to create and maintain an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job.

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