Controller

LHH US; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH US is seeking an Interim Controller in Chicago for a contract role, ideally with 10+ years in manufacturing accounting and a CPA.

Hybrid work arrangement with two days onsite; rate $85-$90 per hour; pay details include $80.00 to $90.00 per hour. CPA preferred and strong leadership required to oversee accounting and finance functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Ten plus years of general accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong managerial and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for day-to-day accounting and finance functions.
• Manage the cash disbursements and intercompany transfers.
• Supervise cost accounting, product costing, capacity planning, and time studies.
• Complete month-end and year-end closings.
• Manage financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Make and implement recommendations to improve accounting processes.
• Perform analysis of reconciliations.
• Conduct analysis of variances.
• Fixed Asset/Equipment Tracking.
• Manage General Ledger, AP, AR and billing teams.
• Evaluate existing procedures to ensure efficient operation.
• Assist with preparation of annual budgets.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting.
• Plan and define performance goals with management.

Skills

General accounting experience

Leadership

Analytical ability

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

LHH is seeking an Interim Controller for an opportunity based in Chicago. Ideally, we'd like for the selected candidate to have ten plus years of professional accounting experience within the Manufacturing industry. A CPA is highly preferred. Experience working with an automated financial management system is a must.

Details

Worksite Type: Hybrid (2 days onsite)

Position Type: Contract (indefinitely)

Rate: $85-$90/hr.

Pay Details: $80.00 to $90.00 per hour

Interim Controller Job Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction for all day-to-day functions for all Accounting, Finance,
• Manage the cash disbursements and intercompany transfers
• Supervise financial functions including cost and general accounting activities, product costing and capacity planning, and time studies
• Complete month end and year end closings
• Manage the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Make and implement recommendations to improve accounting processes
• Perform analysis of reconciliations
• Conduct analysis of all variances,
• Fixed Asset/Equipment Tracking
• Manage General Ledger, AP, AR and billing teams
• Evaluate existing procedures in order to ensure efficient operation
• Assist with preparation of annual budgets
• Manage cash flow and forecasting
• Plan and define performance goals with management

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with an emphasizes in Finance or Accounting required
• Ten plus years of General Accounting Experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) highly preferred
• Strong managerial and leadership skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan.

Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.