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Site Controller

Manteno, Illinois, United StatesOnsiteFull TimePosted 27 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

A manufacturing and supply chain focused Site Controller is needed to oversee financial operations in Manteno. This role involves driving cost analysis, managing inventory and assets, supporting procurement, and acting as a finance business partner to leadership. Key responsibilities include building financial models, analyzing market trends, ensuring tax and audit compliance, and managing the local finance team. The position requires strong leadership, fluency in English and Chinese, advanced Excel, and ERP experience, with a preference for CPA/CMA certification.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manufacturing & Supply Chain Finance (Manteno core)

  • Drive standard cost, actual cost, and variance analysis (material, labor, overhead).
  • Oversee inventory, fixed assets, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Support procurement negotiations and logistics cost analysis.

2. Business Partnership & Decision Support

  • Act as finance BP to Americas leadership on pricing, contracts, and profitability.
  • Build IRR/NPV models for expansions, upgrades, or new projects.
  • Analyze market trends (IRA, tariffs, competitor reports) to support strategy.

3. Compliance, Tax & Risk

  • Ensure compliance with federal/state taxes (income, sales, property).
  • Support internal control, internal/external audits, and risk management (forex, insurance).

4. Team & Cross-Cultural Coordination

  • Build and lead the local finance team (accounting, cost, AP).
  • Act as a bridge between US operations and China HQ – explain local financial logic and execute global strategy.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting;
CPA (US) or CMA strongly preferred
.
- 10+ years of finance experience, including
5+ years as Finance Director/Sr. Manager in manufacturing
(factory floor experience required).
- Strong knowledge of
US GAAP
and cost accounting.
- Basic understanding of US tax (federal, state, sales tax).
- Fluent in
both English and Chinese
.
- Advanced Excel and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/D365); BI tools a plus.
- Strong leadership and ability to influence non-finance teams (operations, supply chain).
- Comfortable with China-US time zone communication.
- Proactive, hands-on, and business-driven.

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