Controller

Pizzo Group; Leland (IL); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Descripción de la vacante

Pizzo Group in Illinois is seeking a hands‑on Controller to lead accounting operations, budgeting, and controls across two companies, ensuring accurate monthly closes and timely financial reporting. The role is base­d at our Leland, IL location with a planned move to Saint Charles, IL in 2027.

Candidates from the greater Saint Charles area are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive base salary between $100,000 and $125,000 depending on experience, plus benefits including 401(k),

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent).
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks accounting software.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with job costing, inventory controls, and interpreting profitability.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee accounting operations and accurate, timely financial reporting for two companies.
• Manage monthly and annual closes, financial statements, reconciliations, and GL activities.
• Lead budgeting processes, monitor performance, forecast cash flow, and provide insights.
• Maintain financial controls, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee AP/AR, banking activities, and intercompany transactions.
• Directly supervise Purchaser/Inventory Specialist and Bookkeeper.
• Oversee purchasing and inventory financial controls, recordkeeping, approvals, and asset accountability.
• Analyze operating expenses, job costing, inventory costs, profitability; recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with leadership on financial planning, operations, and growth.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, banks, and advisers.
• Improve accounting systems, reporting processes, and financial efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Excel

QuickBooks

Communication

Problem solving

Team supervision

Financial analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA or CMA designation (preferred)

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Descripción del empleo

Pizzo Group is looking for a Controller to join their team.

Why Pizzo?

Pizzo Group is a family of companies focused on habitat restoration and native plants. Our core values are Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Continuous Learning, and Respect for Nature. We mean them. The work is meaningful. The product is excellent. The standards are high.

This is a hands‑on financial leadership role for someone with experience in accounting operations, budgeting, financial controls, and how financial decisions impact the business. We're looking for someone who can manage the details while providing meaningful financial insight to leadership, overseeing the finance and accounting team and function. This is the perfect role for someone who likes to roll up their sleeves, and “get into the weeds” of accounting.

This role will initially be based at our Leland, IL location, with a plan to move the role to Saint Charles, IL in 2027. Candidates from the greater Saint Charles area are encouraged to apply!

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive starting base salary between $100,000 to $125,000 depending on experience
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Key Responsibilities for our Controller:

• Oversee accounting operations and accurate, timely financial reporting for both companies.
• Manage monthly and annual closes, financial statements, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Leading budgeting processes, monitoring financial performance, managing cash flow forecasts, and providing leadership with meaningful financial information to support operational decisions.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls, accounting procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking activities, and intercompany transactions.
• Directly supervise, guide, and evaluate the Purchaser/Inventory Specialist and Bookkeeper.
• Oversee purchasing and inventory financial controls, recordkeeping, approvals, and asset accountability.
• Analyze operating expenses, job costing, inventory costs, and profitability; recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with leadership on financial planning, operating decisions, and business growth.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, financial institutions, and professional advisers.
• Improve accounting systems, reporting processes, and financial efficiency.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent related experience
• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, including QuickBooks.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with job costing, inventory controls, and interpreting departmental profitability.

Preferred

• CPA or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation
• Multi-company accounting and prior supervisory experience.
• Experience in contracting, construction, agriculture, nursery production, or related industries.