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Controller / Director of Finance

Pay: $110,000–$140,000/yr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Rockford, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Vice President or Director of Finance manages the daily financial activities of a company or organization. Oversees accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivables and payables, and financial administration.

$178,538 / year median in Illinois

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

About the Position The Controller / Director of Finance will lead financial operations and serve as a core financial advisor to executive leadership for a growing $15M multi-entity enterprise . This role manages day-to-day accounting functions and a team of 3-4 accounting professionals , while actively shaping long-term financial strategy, capital allocation, cash forecasting, and operational profitability.

Core Responsibilities Strategic & Financial Leadership:

Participate in executive management meetings, evaluate capital allocation initiatives, model ROI for capital investments, and deliver forward-looking financial projections.

Financial Management & Close:

Direct all month-end and year-end closing processes, maintaining strict GAAP compliance across multi-entity operations.

System & Process Management:

Oversee and optimize accounting workflows within NetSuite and QuickBooks environments.

Team Supervision:

Lead, mentor, and elevate 3-4 accounting professionals overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and billing functions.

Tax & Compliance Oversight:

Manage state and federal compliance, multi-jurisdiction sales/use tax returns, and serve as the main point of contact for external CPA and audit teams.

Treasury & Reporting:

Prepare accurate monthly financial statements, analyze variance reports, and maintain dynamic multi-week cash flow models.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; CPA or Master of Accountancy preferred.

Experience:

5-8+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency in NetSuite and QuickBooks required; advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, data evaluation).

Leadership Capabilities:

Proven success leading direct reports, presenting to executive teams, and bridging operational accounting with business strategy.

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person