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.
Controller - $10B Manufacturer at Buckingham Search Controller - $10B Manufacturer at Buckingham Search in River Grove, Illinois Posted in about 13 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Controller - $10B Manufacturer ???? Chicago, IL | Hybrid A large, publicly traded global $10B Manufacturer is seeking a Controller to serve as a true leader with broad ownership over financial consolidation, reporting, controls, and transformation. This is a senior leadership role for a technically strong CPA who thrives in complex, multi-entity environments and wants genuine influence over how a large, evolving organization accounts, consolidates, and reports at scale.
What You'll Own:
Lead month-end close coordination, review, and commentary across a large, multi-entity segment Drive the segment's full consolidation process including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow commentary Lead creation and maturity of d Services organization Oversee shared services team development and optimization Participate in acquisition activity including due diligence, quality of earnings, purchase accounting, and post-close integration Support SEC requirements Support implementation and optimization of a new consolidation system Manage chart of accounts evolution and ensure consistent adoption of accounting and reporting policies across all entities Serve on governance committees overseeing enterprise structure elements Partner with external auditors to ensure seamless audit processes Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team Drive continuous improvement across close, consolidation, and reporting processes Ensure strong internal controls over financial reporting across the segment
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA required 10+ years of progressive financial reporting and consolidation experience Deep knowledge of
US GAAP, PCAOB
standards, and SEC reporting requirements Experience with financial consolidation software M&A experience including quality of earnings, purchase accounting, and integration Strong project management and change management skills Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Why This Role Stands Out:
? Reports directly to C- Suite ? Central role in accounting transformation, d Services buildout, and M&A integration ? High visibility across a large, complex public company ? Hybrid flexibility in Chicago
