Controller

CFS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Chicago is seeking a seasoned Controller to own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, deliver accurate financial reporting, and partner with leadership on budgeting and forecasting.

You will lead inventory accounting, oversee A/R, remittance reconciliations, and cash application, manage ERP systems (NetSuite) and drive process improvements while mentoring the accounting team in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Ownership of full month-end close process.
• Strong inventory accounting, ERP experience (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Oversee wholesale accounts receivable, retailer deductions, remittance reconciliations, and cash application processes.
• Manage accounts payable operations, vendor relationships, and payment processes across domestic and international suppliers.
• Lead inventory accounting, COGS reporting, inventory reconciliations, and gross margin analysis.
• Serve as the accounting lead for ERP systems, reporting enhancements, and process improvements.
• Manage accounting staff and support audits, budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional financial initiatives.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

SALARY: $130,000 - $175,000

• Serve as the top accounting leader with full ownership of financial operations and reporting
• Partner closely with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and key financial decisions
• Lead and develop an accounting team while helping shape the future finance organization
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and internal control enhancements
• Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where new ideas are encouraged and implemented

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Serve as the top accounting leader with full ownership of financial operations and reporting
• Partner closely with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and key financial decisions
• Lead and develop an accounting team while helping shape the future finance organization
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and internal control enhancements
• Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where new ideas are encouraged and implemented

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE CONTROLLER

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including financial reporting and variance analysis
• Oversee wholesale accounts receivable, retailer deductions, remittance reconciliations, and cash application processes
• Manage accounts payable operations, vendor relationships, and payment processes across domestic and international suppliers
• Lead inventory accounting, COGS reporting, inventory reconciliations, and gross margin analysis
• Serve as the accounting lead for ERP systems, reporting enhancements, and process improvements
• Manage accounting staff and support audits, budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional financial initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CONTROLLER

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior Controller or senior accounting leadership experience with ownership of the full month-end close process
• Strong experience with inventory accounting, ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), and advanced Excel

$130K-$175K

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