Accounting & Finance

Controller

CFS

Oakbrook · Illinois · United States

ABOUT THE COMPANY

  • Our client is a publicily traded manufacturing organization looking to add a Controller to their Accounting team. This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTROLLER:

  • The Controller is responsible for maintaining an effective system of financial controls and reporting systems to issue timely and accurate financial statements as required by the SEC, investors, business partners and management.
  • The Controller will guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls.
  • Monitor and confirm finances by coordinating audits; provide information to external auditors.
  • Direct preparation of reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position for management and investors.
  • Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
  • Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to regulatory requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Maintain ERP system for the organization

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED FOR THE CONTROLLER ROLE:

  • BS in Accounting or Finance, Masters a Plus
  • CPA
  • SEC Filing Experience
  • Minimum of 15 years experience
  • Advanced Excel
  • Would consider straight big4 senior manager
Compensation range $200,000-$225,000

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Reference: WJ-2628_46951499

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