Controller

Controller

CFS - 3.9

Schaumburg, IL Job Details $130,000 - $150,000 a year 4 days ago Qualifications Business financial process improvement Financial close processing Financial data reconciliation CPA 5 years Financial reporting SOX Corporate accounting Master's degree Consolidated financial statement preparation Team development Analysis skills Mergers & acquisitions Bachelor's degree GAAP Decision making Performance Improvement (PI) Managing accounting teams Mentoring Accounting firm experience Organizational skills Financial regulatory compliance Bachelor's degree in accounting SAP ERP Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Leadership Accounting Communication skills Big 4 Cross-functional communication Journal entry management in accounting Staff development Full Job Description Controller Our client is seeking a skilled Controller to join their U.S. general ledger team. This leadership role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting for U.S. entities, including managing monthly and quarterly close, consolidation, and balance sheet reviews. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Controller will play a key role in process improvement, team development, and strategic decision-making. Why Join? Recognized by Fortune and Forbes as a top workplace for diversity, women, and overall employee satisfaction. This company is also praised for its community engagement and philanthropic efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee U.S. general ledger accounting and consolidation Manage monthly/quarterly close and reporting schedules Lead journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis Ensure SOX 404 compliance and

U.S. GAAP

standards Partner on complex transactions and acquisitions Drive continuous improvement in processes and systems Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system enhancements and integrations

Qualifications:

Bachelor's in Accounting (Master's preferred) CPA required; Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred 5+ years in corporate accounting with 2+ years in leadership Expertise in U.S. GAAP and financial close processes Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (SAP/BPC a plus) Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Salary:

$130,000 - $150,000 #LI-MC1 #INAPR2026