Controller

Crescent Foods; Mokena (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Foods, founded in 1995, is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the accounting function in a hybrid role based in Mokena, IL. You will partner with operations, projects, and business development to manage revenues, costs, and financial reporting.

The role requires a self-starter with strong analytical skills, leadership experience, and a commitment to ethics. Occasional evenings and holidays may be needed to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Prior experience as Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accountant.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including billing, AR/AP, GL, cost accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Analyze project budgets, forecast variances, and report performance against budget.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee payroll processing and related external reporting.
• Coordinate year-end financial statements and the external audit.
• Supervise accounting staff and coordinate workflow across departments.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

From time to time, Crescent Foods is seeking new associates in a variety of positions.

Current open positions at Crescent Foods:

Position:Controller

Location: Hybrid/Mokena, IL

Job Id:244

# of Openings:1

ABOUT US

Crescent Foods was founded in 1995 as the first company to offer a wide variety of quality Halal chicken, beef, lamb, and turkey products in premium packaging, sold to markets nationwide, and is known today for its Halal Hand-Cut certification standard. We raise and process our chickens and cattle in humane conditions, and our farm-to-fork philosophy adheres to the strictest ethical guidelines. We are dedicated to our mission of providing healthy meals to families across the nation and are answerable to our loyal customers, vendors, and employees — the people who make us successful. Our retail products are available at major national retailers, including Walmart, Kroger, Costco, and Meijer. We might be pioneers in the industry, but our story has just begun.

Learn more about our organization at www.crescentfoods.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Corporate Controller is a key member of the finance and accounting team, supporting the company's strategic and operating plans in close partnership with operations, projects, and business development. This role independently manages a broad set of accounting responsibilities and requires a self-starter with strong analytical skills and sound judgment.

The Controller provides analysis and management of revenues and costs to maximize profitability, and plays a key role in managing the finance function through continuous improvement and close collaboration with operations. The role is expected to help maintain a professional culture aligned with company values and to foster a positive, collaborative attitude within the on-site team.

This position typically works traditional business hours; occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required to meet customer and business needs.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Oversee all accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting, and revenue recognition, and reconcile performance against budget.
• Analyze, track, and review project budgets on a timely basis; prepare project budget forecasts and report variances.
• Partner with Project Managers to develop and monitor project performance metrics.
• Deliver accurate, timely monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee payroll processing, employment audits, and related external reporting.
• Review and strengthen internal controls as the organization grows.
• Manage compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Manage financial transactions, including payments and collections, with customers and vendors.
• Prepare year-end financial statements and work papers, and coordinate the annual external audit.
• Supervise accounting department staff and coordinate workflow across departments.
• Coordinate the development of budgets and forecasts with Project Managers.
• Monitor internal controls, develop new processes as needed, and maintain documentation of company-wide financial processes.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Identify and lead financial improvement initiatives.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures align with company requirements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED

• Ability to collect and analyze data, solve problems, and make decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to present financial information clearly and respond effectively to questions from operations and leadership.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with proven experience supervising a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong command of Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling).
• Experience with standard costing, inventory valuation, and commodity cost tracking in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with operations, plant, and logistics teams in a food manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accountant.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food industry experience preferred.
• SAP or equivalent ERP system experience preferred.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in a back-office warehouse setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office and logistics equipment. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in manufacturing areas. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

It is Crescent Foods' policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner that ensures equal employment opportunity, and to administer personnel actions without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. They do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

At Crescent Foods, we see the process through from Farm to Fork. It all starts where our birds are raised humanely and free to roam on these farms. They are antibiotic free and are fed an all vegetarian diet free from animal by-products. Processed and packaged using state of the art technology, we bring quality products to your table.