Aston Carter · 10 hours ago
Regional Controller
Lisle, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$89/hr - $93.75/hrAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions and is seeking a Regional Controller to drive profitability and operational performance across global manufacturing operations. This role oversees finance activities, including budgeting and reporting, and ensures compliance and financial integrity across North American sites.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Drive profitability, operational performance, and financial integrity across CTS’ global manufacturing operations
Partner closely with Corporate, Operations, and Product Management teams to support decision-making, improve margins, and ensure consistent financial practices worldwide
Oversee global operations finance activities including standard costing, cost variance analysis, cost savings initiatives, and working capital performance
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting for operations and coordinate closely with corporate finance
Accountable for financial controls, reporting accuracy, and compliance across North American manufacturing sites, with site controllers reporting directly into the role
Develop finance talent, standardize processes, and implement best practices across a global footprint
Qualification
Required
Strong manufacturing finance expertise
Hands-on experience with SAP
Proven ability to partner with operations leadership to influence performance
Balance of strategic thinking and operational execution
Strong leadership and communication skills in a global manufacturing environment
Accounting
Financial reporting
Leadership
Development
Performance Management
Oracle HFM
SAP
CPA
MBA
Advanced Excel
Leadership Experience
Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing operations, supply chain, and product cost drivers
Ability to assess financial impacts of operational decisions, capital investments, and make-versus-buy analyses
Experience supporting strategic initiatives such as footprint optimization, automation, or capacity expansion
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience helping operations teams quantify financial benefits of productivity and efficiency initiatives
Ability to establish and track KPIs tied to operational and financial performance
Strong scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis skills
Experience supporting pricing, mix, margin, and profitability analysis
Ability to identify risks and opportunities through trend and variance analysis and recommend corrective actions
Experience driving ERP improvements, system integrations, or reporting enhancements in SAP environments
Comfort working with large data sets and improving data quality and reporting consistency
Ability to streamline month-end close, forecasting, and management reporting processes
Experience working across cultures, geographies, and time zones
Strong interpersonal skills to build credibility and influence with global stakeholders
Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, evolving global organizations
Understanding of SOX, internal audit requirements, and manufacturing finance controls
Ability to identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate controls and mitigation strategies
Executive-level presence with the ability to communicate confidently with leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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