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Creative Financial Staffing
Corporate Controller
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What they do
A Director of Accounting oversees all financial operations of a company or organization. They manage accounting staff, oversee financial reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations.
$160,874 / year median in Illinois
Job Description
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Corporate Controller Ready to step into a high-impact finance leadership role with a stable, globally backed manufacturer? This is an opportunity to lead accounting, tax, payroll, controls, and financial reporting while helping drive the financial strategy of a well-established organization.
Salary:
$170,000 – $200,000 +Bonus Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Senior leadership role overseeing Accounting, Tax, Payroll, AP, AR, and Financial Reporting
- Join a financially stable organization backed by a global parent company
- High visibility with executive leadership and direct influence on business performance
- Lead an established accounting team in a manufacturing environment with strong employee tenure
- Opportunity to own budgeting, forecasting, cash management, tax strategy, and internal controls
- Manage external audits, 401(k) audits, and corporate compliance initiatives
- Strong benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage and bonus eligibility
- Long-term career growth potential within a structured and stable organization Key Responsibilities for the
Corporate Controller:
- Lead all accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, tax, and financial reporting
- Manage month-end close and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and deadlines
- Direct budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis activities
- Oversee federal, state, local, income, and sales/use tax filings and compliance
- Coordinate annual financial statement audits and 401(k) audits
- Manage cash flow, internal controls, and risk mitigation Qualifications for the
Corporate Controller:
- BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
- 10+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
- 7+ years of leadership experience managing accounting, payroll, AP, AR, and related functions
- 5+ years of corporate tax experience including federal, state, local, and sales/use tax compliance
- CPA strongly preferred
- SAP experience preferred but not required if all other qualifications are met
- Public accounting foundation and large manufacturing company experience highly desirable #CorporateController #AccountingJobs #FinanceJobs #ManufacturingJobs #CPAJobs #Hybrid #LI-LF1 #