Controller

Carterwill Search; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carterwill Search is seeking a Controller for a 100% remote position. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA and extensive knowledge of IFRS, with 7-10 years of relevant experience in GL accounting and FP&A functions. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving improvements in accounting systems. Collaborating closely with other departments, this position demands strong analytical and leadership skills, effective time management, and a proactive work ethic.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Child care support

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of related experience required.
• 5+ years of managerial experience required.
• Full understanding of IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.

Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly financials are distributed timely and accurately.
• Assist in various internal and external audit requests.
• Perform monthly and ad-hoc reports to the executive team as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

CPA

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Concur

Procurify

Job description

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Carterwill Search is actively engaged in the recruitment of a Controller (100% remote).

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

CPA

IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 (must)

FP&A

P&Ls (multiple)

M&A (buy side) experience

NetSuite

RESPONSIBILITIES

GL Accounting:

• Ensure monthly financials are distributed timely and accurately, while keeping up with the continuous changing tasks of the month-end close process.
• Recommend improvements to the month-end close processes as needed.
• Assist in handling the day-to-day operations, ensuring all basic accounting functions are being performed properly.
• Approve various account reconciliations and assist in resolving any discrepancies timely.
• Coordinate Intercompany Transactions.

Corporate Accounting Functions:

• Assist in various internal and external audit requests.
• Assist in the commission and bonus process.
• Ensure all tax filings are filed properly.
• Oversee business compliance/registrations.

FP&A Functions:

• Perform monthly and ad-hoc reports to the executive team as needed.
• Oversee budgets for select business units.
• Prepare forecasts for select business units and prepare company-wide forecast summaries.

Other Responsibilities:

• Recommend and develop improvements to the accounting systems and processes.
• Maintain process and procedure documents.
• Oversee company-wide business insurance plan.
• Oversee Concur functions.
• Collaborate with the SVP of Finance to develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day finance operational systems and processes, providing the SVP with visibility into the progress and obstacles of key initiatives.
• Analyze key metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure the success of assigned initiatives and monitor that all projects are executed effectively. Deliver monthly reports and flag key areas of improvement, while helping with corrective decisions to improve the Finance department’s performance.
• Manage special projects, monitor the implementation of organizational projects, and balance project requirements, risks, and opportunities with executable strategies to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Act as the liaison within the organization and collaborate regularly with all stakeholders to share changes when implementing new initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of related experience required.
• 5+ years of managerial experience required.
• Exceptional time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Must have a “roll-up your sleeves” work ethic.
• Full understanding of IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.
• Understanding of how to handle M&A activities, such as opening/closing balance sheet preparations, earnouts, and NWC.
• Proficient in Excel (must be able to create advanced formulas).
• Must have a strong ability to analyze a P&L statement and balance sheet.
• Familiarity with NetSuite highly recommended.
• Experience with Procurify (or similar systems), FP&A software, and Concur a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail Health and Personal Care Products

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Pension plan

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Disability insurance

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Student loan assistance

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