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CF
Creative Financial Staffing
Controller
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What they do
A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$152,686 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Controller Salary:
$115,000 – $140,000Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Lead the accounting and financial operations for three affiliated companies with broad organizational visibility.
- Partner directly with executive leadership, including the VP of Finance, on strategic financial initiatives.
- Own the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes that drive business decisions.
- Influence operational performance through inventory analysis, job costing, and profitability reporting.
- Build and develop an accounting team while enhancing processes and internal controls.
- Play a key role in capital investment analysis and ROI-driven business decisions.
- Join a company that emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, and collaborative teamwork.
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact on financial accuracy, efficiency, and business growth.
- Work in an organization with a strong values-based culture focused on integrity and customer success.
Controller:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll coordination, and monthly close.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, inventory reports, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting activities.
- Manage job profitability reporting and reconcile sales and operational data.
- Evaluate capital expenditures and analyze return on investment performance.
- Mentor, develop, and manage accounting staff while strengthening financial controls and processes.
Controller:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with 3+ years of leadership experience.
- Strong background in GAAP, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and job costing.
- Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred; CPA designation preferred.