Controller/Director

RubinBrown Executive Recruiting (Formerly ABACUS Recruiting); Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus structure

Equity options

Positive company culture

Job summary

RubinBrown Executive Recruiting in Northfield, Illinois, is looking for a hands-on Controller/Director to drive their growth-oriented initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting/finance, 8+ years of relevant experience, and a positive leadership approach.

This newly created position involves overseeing all accounting and finance activities, assisting in strategic planning, and managing budgeting processes. The company offers a competitive salary, bonuses, benefits, and equity for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles.
• Experience as a hands-on Controller, Director, or similar role.
• CPA and public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience in the construction services industry is highly preferred.
• Experience with private-equity owned portfolio companies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all accounting/finance activities of the company.
• Assist with strategic planning.
• Manage budgeting, cash management, and analysis.
• Implement internal controls and process improvements.
• Supervise staff and assist with integrating acquisitions.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Internal controls

Budgeting

Communication

Positive team leadership

Education

Degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Northfield, Illinois – Local Candidates Only Please

Wonderful Growth-Oriented Opportunity

A growth-oriented company, in Northfield, is searching for a hands‑on Controller/Director to assist in leading their organization. They plan for this professional to come on board, complement their team and provide them with a positive impact. This is a very unique opportunity that will allow the right candidate to make an immediate impact on the organization and their continued growth. This is a newly created role!!

For this opportunity, candidates will need to be degreed in accounting/finance, have 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles, a CPA and public accounting experience is a plus but not mandatory, experience in the construction services industry is highly preferred. Experience with private‑equity owned portfolio companies is also highly preferred. Candidates will need to be pro‑active in their approach, enjoy “rolling‑up their sleeves” and be a positive, and effective, communicator and leader.

What They Offer:

A well‑established company that is engaged in growth, both organically and through acquisition. A solid team with a positive atmosphere/culture. This opportunity offers a very competitive base salary, bonus, benefits and equity.

What You Offer:

• Degree in accounting/finance or similar field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles
• Experience as a hands‑on Controller, Director or similar role
• Must enjoy serving in a hands‑on role
• Experience to include accounting, finance, cash, budgeting, internal controls
• Assist with strategic planning
• Enjoy working in a PE/private‑equity atmosphere
• Experience in the construction services industry is preferred
• Small to mid‑size company experience
• Experience with M&A activity and integrating acquisitions
• CPA and public accounting industry experience is a plus but not mandatory
• Strong internal drive
• Positive, and effective, team leader

What You Will Be Engaged In:

• Responsible for, and engaged in, all accounting/finance activities of the company
• Assist with strategic planning
• Responsible for all accounting/finance processesBudgeting, cash management, analysis
• Tax
• Internal controls
• Process improvement initiatives
• Assist with integrating acquisitions
• Supervision of staff

If you are looking for “just” a job change, this isn't for you. If you've been looking for "that opportunity" to finally get you to where you want to be in your career, with the right organization, then make sure you respond to this ad. The sky is the limit!! They will want to begin interviewing immediately.

Please forward your resume in Word format, as an attachment to [e-mail]. Thank You!