Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Controller in Villa Park, Illinois to lead the accounting function across three affiliated companies. The role reports to executive leadership and partners with the VP of Finance on key financial decisions.

The position focuses on budgeting, forecasting, inventory costing, and continuous improvement of internal controls, with a path toward strategic financial leadership and growth.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Leadership experience overseeing accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, payroll, month-end close).
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reconciliations.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes.
• Manage inventory accounting, job costing, and sales reconciliations.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and ROI analyses.
• Coach and develop the accounting team and maintain internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Controller

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Lead the accounting function across three affiliated companies with broad operational exposure.
• Partner directly with executive leadership, including the VP of Finance, on key financial decisions.
• Play a strategic role in budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Gain visibility into manufacturing operations, inventory management, and job costing.
• Influence process improvements and strengthen financial controls across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team while helping shape future growth.
• Work in a company that values innovation, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in capital investment analysis and business initiatives that directly impact profitability.
• Enjoy a position that blends operational accounting leadership with strategic financial planning.

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, inventory costing, payroll coordination, and month-end close.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, account reconciliations, and budget-to-actual variances.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes.
• Manage inventory accounting, job profitability reporting, and sales reconciliations.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and analyze return on investment.
• Coach, develop, and lead the accounting team while maintaining strong internal controls.

Qualifications for the Controller:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and account reconciliations.
• Manufacturing, inventory accounting, and job costing experience strongly preferred; CPA is a plus.

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