Controller

Confidential Careers; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with base $/€

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead finance operations in a high-growth, multi-entity environment. Reporting to the CFO, you will shape accounting policies, drive consolidation, and partner with executive leadership during acquisitions and growth.

Ideal candidate brings 10+ years of accounting leadership, CPA preferred, and a track record building scalable finance organizations in private equity-backed settings. Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in accounting.
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-site organizations.
• Experience in private equity-backed, high-growth or acquisition-driven environments.
• M&A integration experience desirable.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Strong executive presence with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations across multiple business units and locations.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Direct consolidated financial reporting under U.S. GAAP.
• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy and policies.
• Mentor Controllers and accounting leaders across the organization.
• Lead financial integration related to acquisitions and systems.
• Establish scalable accounting policies and internal controls across entities.
• Manage external audits and relationships.
• Drive ERP optimization and continuous process improvements.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decisions.

Skills

GAAP accounting

Cross-entity leadership

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Shape the Future of a High-Growth Organization

I'm partnering confidentially with a private equity-backed organization that has more than doubled in size through recent acquisitions and is continuing an aggressive growth strategy.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and hands-on Controller who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and enjoys building scalable finance organizations. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll serve as a key business partner, helping shape the accounting and finance function as the company integrates acquisitions and prepares for its next phase of growth.

If you're energized by transformation, executive-level visibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across an organization, this role offers both challenge and career growth.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Partner directly with an experienced and highly collaborative CFO.
• Play a critical role in building and standardizing the finance organization during a significant growth phase.
• Lead accounting integration efforts for future acquisitions.
• Drive enterprise-wide process improvements and ERP optimization initiatives.
• Enjoy a highly visible leadership position with meaningful influence across the business.
• Join an organization where finance is viewed as a strategic partner to executive leadership.
• Competitive compensation package: $180,000-$210,000 base salary plus bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide accounting operations across multiple business units and locations.
• Oversee the consolidated month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Direct consolidated financial reporting and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Partner closely with executive leadership on financial strategy, accounting policies, and organizational initiatives.
• Mentor and develop Controllers and accounting leaders across the organization.
• Lead financial integration efforts related to acquisitions, including systems, reporting, controls, and accounting processes.
• Establish scalable accounting policies, internal controls, and best practices across multiple entities.
• Manage external audit activities and relationships.
• Drive ERP optimization, automation initiatives, and continuous process improvements.
• Provide financial insights and analysis that support strategic business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Prior Controller experience within a multi-entity or multi-site organization.
• Strong background in consolidations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading accounting teams across multiple locations.
• Experience working in private equity-backed, high-growth, or acquisition-driven organizations.
• M&A integration experience, including financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration, is highly desirable.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic finance leader who is comfortable navigating change, building scalable processes, and partnering with executive leadership to drive business performance. You'll bring both technical accounting expertise and the leadership skills necessary to help a rapidly growing organization successfully integrate acquisitions and position itself for long-term success.