Controller

FurstStaffing; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) with match

Health care plan

Job summary

FurstStaffing is seeking a Controller to lead financial statement prep, budgeting, and internal controls from its Rockford, IL operations. You will oversee AR/AP/GL, payroll, and tax compliance while coordinating audits with external CPAs and reporting to the Finance Committee.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with budget management, and collaboration with department heads and the board. On-site position with competitive benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial statement preparation and budget management.
• Proficient with AR, AP, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Skilled in internal controls, audit coordination, and strategic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets with GM, department heads, and board.
• Monitor monthly budget variances, analyze performance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including AR, AP, GL, and inventory.
• Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll and file payroll tax returns.
• Administer employee benefits with HR.
• Maintain compliance with tax laws and filings, and workers' compensation reporting.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and corporate tax filings with CPAs.
• Attend Finance Committee and Board meetings to present financial summaries.
• Advise department heads on financial performance and cost controls.
• Evaluate new business initiatives, pricing strategies, and capital project feasibility.

Skills

Financial statement prep

Budget management

AR/AP

Payroll

Tax compliance

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Strategic analysis

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Job description

The Controller prepares accurate monthly and annual financial statements, manages operating and capital budgets, oversees day-to-day accounting, and maintains compliance with tax laws while safeguarding assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements

• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets with GM, department heads, and board

• Monitor monthly budget variances, analyze performance, and recommend corrective actions

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including AR, AP, GL, and inventory

• Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll and file associated tax returns

• Administer employee benefits such as health insurance and 401(k) in coordination with HR

• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws, sales tax filings, and workers' compensation reporting

• Maintain robust internal financial controls to safeguard assets

• Coordinate annual financial audits and corporate tax filings with external CPAs

• Attend monthly Finance Committee and Board of Directors meetings to present financial summaries

• Advise department heads on financial performance and cost controls

• Evaluate new business initiatives, pricing strategies, and capital project feasibility

• Maintain POS systems, perform minor IT work, and coordinate IT repairs and cybersecurity needs

Benefits:

• $85,000-100,000/year Salary, bonus potential

• Paid vacation; 401(k) with match

• Health care plan participation

Experienced in financial statement preparation and budget management. Proficient with AR, AP, payroll, and tax compliance. Skilled in internal controls, audit coordination, and strategic analysis