Job description

We are looking for a Controller for our client in the manufacturing and distribution industry. There is a requirement for the Controller to be onsite in their Arlington Heights facility. As the Controller, you’ll monitor the company’s financial status, review quarterly and annual budgets and manage accounting transactions. To be successful in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of Manufacturing (Cost Accounting), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role will have approximately 4 direct reports and the controller will be responsible for Payroll.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversight of Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable and Payroll functions for the entire organization.
• Oversight of implementing, maintaining, and enhancing financial reporting process improvements
• Keeps current on accounting and financial reporting trends, new GAAP and IASB accounting pronouncements impacting the Company, SEC guidance and disclosure trends impacting the Company, etc.
• Position Requirements and Experience

The successful candidate will have the following knowledge and technical experience:

• Possesses a willingness and ability to work hands-on and with a sense of urgency, in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present to and engage with a wide range of audiences
• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters in Accounting or MBA is a plus
• CPA preferred
• Supervisory experience required and passion for managing and motivating a team of finance professionals
• Superior leadership skills and the ability to keep the team focused on steady improvement
• Possesses analytical, strategic, business planning, communication, and teamwork/collaboration skills
• The ideal candidate will thrive on challenges, be highly collaborative and exhibit strategic agility S/he will manifest trust and have high ethics and integrity

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

Physical setting:

• Office

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Arlington Heights, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Cost accounting: 3 years (Required)
• GAAP: 3 years (Required)
• Payroll: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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