Controller

LHH; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

CPA support and professional developm.

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting for a private equity-backed organization. The role requires CPA, GAAP expertise, and hands-on NetSuite experience to manage month-end closes and deliver insights to executives and PE sponsors.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in accounting/finance with leadership responsibilities, and strong communication skills to partner with executives on budgeting and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all corporate accounting activities including general ledger, AP, AR, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end closes to ensure accurate statements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for executives and PE sponsors.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, and working capital optimization.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors and consultants.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and process improvements.
• Drive NetSuite ERP optimization and related reporting enhancements.
• Support acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic initiatives.
• Mentor accounting team and foster a culture of accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA required

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting function for a growing organization backed by private equity. This role will be responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, managing the month-end close process, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and delivering timely financial insights to executive leadership and private equity stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with strong private equity-backed company experience and hands-on expertise with NetSuite ERP.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of corporate accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for executive leadership and private equity sponsors.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, and working capital optimization.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning initiatives.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and interactions with external auditors and consultants.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process improvements.
• Drive ERP optimization and reporting enhancements within NetSuite.
• Support acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic initiatives as needed.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Prior experience working within a private equity-backed organization strongly required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing audits and coordinating with external auditors.
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve accounting processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a high-growth, multi-entity environment.
• Background supporting private equity reporting requirements, lender reporting, and covenant compliance.
• Experience with M&A transactions, integration activities, and process scalability.
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and CPA support

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.