Corporate Controller

Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client located in West Chicago, IL, is hiring a full-time, permanent Corporate Controller.

Corporate Controller – West Chicago, IL

Compensation: $115,000-$130,000 + Full Benefits, and More.

We are a leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging; from the kitchen to the laundry room, we serve a part of your everyday life. We are searching for a self-directed Corporate Controller. The Corporate Controller will undertake all aspects of the general accounting concerning the balance sheet and income statement, monthly financial reporting, and the development and oversight of internal control policies and procedures. In addition, they will oversee the month-end financial close and reporting processes, including but not limited to financial planning and analysis and budget comparisons, reconciling various reports and financial data, and journal entries. In addition to your core financial responsibilities, you will also lead and manage a team of skilled professionals in the accounting department.

The Corporate Controller will be a strategic thought and business partner and will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, participative manager.

The Corporate Controller will have the following responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly accounting close and consolidation process while providing accounting guidance to team members.
• Create, analyze, and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• With the CFO, administer and review all financial plans and budgets, monitor progress and changes, and keep senior leadership abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Effectively lead all accounting functions, including policy development and implementation and financial system development and management.
• Ensure that effective internal financial and operational controls are designed and implemented in all areas of the business and that timely reporting related to these controls is part of the ongoing reporting to all appropriate executive and functional leaders, as well as the Board of Directors.
• Development and adherence of corporate accounting policies ensuring compliance with GAAP for all financial reporting. Stay abreast of accounting regulation changes and communicate/manage implications accordingly.
• Manage cost accounting processes to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Oversee eCommerce financial activities, including revenue recognition and expense allocation.
• Develop a cohesive and collaborative accounting organization that proactively supports the overall business and is capable of proactively addressing challenges and opportunities.
• Develop and implement a crisp business cadence and reporting mechanism that proactively measures the current and future states of the business.
• Oversee corporate tax function entailing the completion of federal tax return.
• Manage the control and maintenance of fixed asset inventory system and depreciation schedules.

Additionally, candidates for this role will:

• Bachelors Degree required, CPA a big plus.
• Have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting within a manufacturer.
• Must possess strong financial acumen, demonstrating the ability to analyze complex financial data and provide strategic insights for informed decision-making.
• Proficient in cost accounting techniques with a solid understanding of e-commerce operations.
• Have experience supervising accounting personnel.
• Possess strong communication skills and a personable, engaging management style.
• Have proven skills in leading, mentoring, challenging, and developing an accounting team within a manufacturing or distribution environment while emphasizing employee development.
  

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