Controller

Company Description Precision metal spinning and hydroforming since 1933.Helander Metal Spinning Company spins, hydroforms, and machines complex metal components for applications that cannot fail. We are a full-service precision metal forming partner, taking parts from raw material to finished, inspected components.What we doMetal spinning: axially symmetric components up to 180" swing capacity, in materials from aluminum to titanium and InconelHydroforming: sheet hydroforming at pressures up to 10,000 PSI for complex, seamless geometriesCNC machining: tight-tolerance finishes on spun and hydroformed components, up to 5-axisTooling and fixturing: custom tooling with fast turnaround for prototyping and productionValue-added services: metal finishing, rolled tubing, piping and cylinders, and NADCAP-certified weldingBy the numbers93 years in business | 120,000 sq ft of manufacturing space | achievable tolerances of ±0.003"Who we serveAerospace and defense, food equipment, pump and valve components, filtration and separation, energy, and airflow measurement.How we workWe are a lean, cross-trained team with direct access to decision-makers and a tight connection to the production floor. That lets us respond quickly to accelerating timelines and take on R&D and complex forming challenges. We invest in technology, including a fully paperless quality system that gives operators real-time access to inspection requirements, and we run a clean, organized 6S environment built on safety and data security.Role Description Controller | Lombard, IL | Full-time, on-siteBecome Helander's in-house finance leader. Own the accounting function end to end, and build it from a one-person desk. You report to the CEO.What you'll doOwn the monthly close, general ledger, and accurate, timely financial statementsLead the accounting software integration sister companies' finance teams, and prepare monthly reportingManage job costing and WIP accounting in JobBOSS, including standard cost and margin analysisOversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collectionsCoordinate payroll with HR and support our move to a new payroll integrationLead budgeting, forecasting, and cash managementManage and oversee the annual financial auditManage our outside tax relationships: tax preparers, banking partners, and insuranceMaintain internal controls appropriate for a defense manufacturer and support government contract cost complianceWork across NetSuite, JobBOSS, Synergy, and iSolvedWhat you bringBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturingHands-on job costing and WIP accounting experienceExperience preparing for and managing external financial auditsERP proficiency and advanced ExcelNice to haveCPA or CMANetSuite experience, ideally in a multi-entity or intercompany environmentExperience bringing accounting in-house from an outside firmAerospace, defense, or government contracting experience, including DFARS cost accountingJobBOSS or a comparable job-shop ERPOur work involves ITAR-controlled data. Candidates must be able to work with it as a U.S. person.Pay and benefitsPay: $130,000 to $160,000 per year, based on experience. Salaried, exempt. No bonus.Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.Helander Metal Spinning is an equal opportunity employer.