Controller -Lead Finance for Mission Driven Food Service Company

Delicious Unlimited; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food service company in Gurnee, Illinois is seeking a Controller to oversee all financial operations including accounting and cash management. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in finance with strong Excel skills and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance. This role is crucial for guiding financial strategy and managing compliance within a growing organization dedicated to healthy eating in early childhood.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience, 3+ in leadership.
• Food service/catering industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, cash management, AP/AR, and reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Manage audits, compliance, and internal controls.
• Build, lead, and mentor the accounting team.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Accounting software skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Integrity-driven

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking a Controller to join our leadership team and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, forecasting, cash management, and reporting. This role is critical in guiding our financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting growth as we expand our impact.

About Our Company

At Delicious Unlimited, we’re on a mission to empower healthy eating habits in early childhood—one scratch-made meal at a time. Each day, we deliver more than 30,000 fresh, nutritious meals to over 300 daycare and school locations across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

We’re seeking a Controller to join our leadership team and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, forecasting, cash management, and reporting. This role is critical in guiding our financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting growth as we expand our impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee accounting, cash management, AP/AR, and reporting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Provide insights to guide strategic decisions and growth
• Manage audits, compliance, and internal controls
• Build, lead, and mentor the accounting team

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (CPA or MBA preferred)
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience, 3+ in leadership
• Food service/catering industry experience preferred
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and integrity-driven

Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Job details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services

Join our family-owned business and help shape the financial future of a company making a meaningful difference in children’s lives.