Controller

Creative Financial Staffing; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Controller in Naperville, IL to lead all accounting operations and drive the financial close process.

This role partners with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning to influence the company’s financial direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations.
• Experience leading month-end close processes and preparing financial statements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on process improvement.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and key performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and improve operational effectiveness.
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banking partners, and other financial service providers.
• Lead and develop accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Controller

This Controller role offers the opportunity to lead the organization’s accounting and financial reporting functions, oversee month-end close and compliance activities, partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, and help drive the financial performance of the business.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out for the Controller:

• Key leadership position with significant visibility across the organization
• Opportunity to influence business strategy and financial decision-making
• Ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
• Ability to lead accounting operations while driving process improvements and efficiencies
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and key performance metrics
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and improve operational effectiveness
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and strategic planning initiatives
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banking partners, and other financial service providers
• Lead and develop accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities

Qualifications for the Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations
• Experience leading month-end close processes and preparing financial statements
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on process improvement
• CPA designation preferred but not required

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