CFO at a growing, multi-million dollar, manufacturing leader of products in their niche. Located near Wood Dale, they are looking to bring on a Controller who will manage the team of 5+ accountants. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will have full ownership of the accounting function and have the ability to make an immediate impact by driving process improvements within the team.
In addition, the Controller will have a clear and fast track progression to become the CFO in the near future. Description Controller Responsibilities: Manage a team of 5+ accountants Responsible for month-end and year-end close process Partner with the CFO to provide support to internal and external
stakeholders. This includes forecasting, budgeting, audits, strategic initiatives, and more Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures across all entities to maintain consistency and transparency in financial reporting Coordinate and oversee the preparation of individual entity financial statements, ensuring alignment with corporate standards Develop accounting process and procedures to strengthen internal controls Prepare monthly bank reports and quarterly financial data Collaborate with department heads and executives to develop annual budgets and forecasts for each entity, aligning with overall corporate objectives Provide guidance and support to ensure the team's adherence to
best practices and standards in financial management Collaborate with executive leadership to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making Drive initiatives to optimize financial performance, streamline processes, and enhance overall efficiency across entities Perform other duties as may be assigned Profile Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field Manufacturing experience or relative industry needed Cost experience preferred Management experience needed Hands-on Controllership experience Experience working at a plant Strong Excel skills (pivot tables + vlookups) Net Suite experience nice to have Strong general ledger accounting experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Job Offer Above market compensation 20% annual bonus 10% 401k Match Profit Sharing Amazing Benefits Leading manufacturer Fast growing company Opportunity to lead and build out a team Fast progression to CFO Awesome team culture Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!
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