Controller

Confidential Jobs; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs is seeking a Controller to lead accounting and consolidated reporting for a growing private equity-backed manufacturer across North America. You will oversee a team, set policies and internal controls, and drive integration of acquisitions.

Reporting to the CFO, you will partner on financial strategy, scale operations, and support ERP initiatives while managing audits and cross-entity reporting with a strong executive presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Controller-level experience or CFO-level candidate.
• Experience leading accounting across multiple entities/locations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Private equity portfolio company experience preferred.
• ERP integration or finance transformation experience preferred.
• Strong executive presence and ability to travel 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting and consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities and locations.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Provide leadership and direction to the accounting team.
• Establish consistent accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.
• Partner with the CFO on financial strategy, organizational scaling, and executive decision support.
• Lead financial due diligence and accounting integration for acquisitions.
• Develop a repeatable integration playbook for future acquisitions.
• Drive standardization of processes, controls, reporting, and systems across acquired businesses.
• Lead the external audit process and serve as primary contact for auditors.
• Support ERP optimization and future systems integration initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to senior leadership and the private equity sponsor.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Consolidated reporting

Financial controls

Multi-entity accounting

M&A due diligence

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A private equity-backed, multi-site manufacturer is seeking a Controller as the organization continues to grow through acquisition.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will lead accounting and consolidated financial reporting across multiple North American operations. This individual will oversee a team, establish consistent accounting policies and controls, and play a central role in integrating current and future acquisitions.

The scope and influence of the position will continue to expand as the organization grows.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead day-to-day accounting and consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities and locations
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Provide leadership and direction to the accounting team
• Establish consistent accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards across the organization
• Partner with the CFO on financial strategy, organizational scaling, and executive decision support
• Lead financial due diligence and accounting integration for acquisitions
• Develop a repeatable integration playbook for future acquisitions
• Drive standardization of processes, controls, reporting, and systems across acquired businesses
• Lead the external audit process and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors
• Support ERP optimization and future systems integration initiatives
• Provide financial insights and analysis to senior leadership and the private equity sponsor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Controller-level experience or a smaller company CFO looking to join a larger company
• Experience leading accounting across multiple entities, business units, or locations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, consolidated reporting, internal controls, and financial reporting
• M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration experience required
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• Private equity portfolio company experience strongly preferred
• ERP integration, process standardization, or finance transformation experience preferred
• Strong executive presence with the ability to operate effectively alongside senior leadership
• Ability to travel approximately 10%-15%

This is a highly visible opportunity for a Controller who can operate strategically, lead organizational change, and grow into broader responsibilities as the company continues to expand.

All inquiries will be handled confidentially.