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.
Controller at Plasticade Controller at Plasticade in MORTON GROVE, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
SENIOR GROUP CONTROLLER
Des Plaines, IL
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provide enterprise-level oversight of accounting operations across all Plasticade Cortina Group locations, ensuring consistency & scalability Lead consolidated financial reporting, including accurate & timely monthly, quarterly, & annual close at the group level Partner with the CFO to drive financial strategy, accounting policy, & organizational alignment Oversee & guide site-level Controllers & accounting teams, ensuring standardized processes & accountability Lead integration efforts for acquired businesses, including alignment of systems, reporting, & internal controls Establish & maintain enterprise-wide accounting policies, internal controls, & GAAP compliance Direct external audit processes & serve as the primary liaison for auditors at the consolidated level Drive process improvements, standardization, & ERP/system optimization across multiple entities Support executive decision-making through financial insights, performance analysis, & cross-functional collaboration
POSITION REQUIRMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in multi-entity or multi-site environments Prior experience at the Controller level or above, with exposure to enterprise-level responsibilities Strong knowledge of GAAP, consolidation, internal controls, & financial reporting Demonstrated experience leading through others (e.g., Controllers or site finance leaders) Experience in high-growth, acquisitive, or integration-heavy environments
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
CPA strongly preferred Strong understanding of manufacturing environments & cost accounting (oversight level vs. transactional ownership) Experience driving standardization across multiple business units or locations ERP transformation & multi-entity systems integration experience Ability to balance strategic leadership with selective hands-on involvement when needed Strong executive presence & ability to influence across functions & locations Change management & organizational transformation experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Daily in office schedule; occasional hybrid work may be approved based on managerial discretion & business needs When in office: moderate noise levels & prolonged computer use. Occasional presence in non-climate-controlled, high-noise production & warehouse areas where appropriate PPE must be worn
