Corporate Controller

StrongHouse; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Stronghouse is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Controller to lead all accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen controls. You will partner with the CAO/CFO to manage audits and lender/board reporting, while guiding teams across multi-location operations.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, system administration (Acumatica/ERP) and process improvements, requiring a CPA and 8–10+ years of accounting leadership experience.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; CPA preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multi-location structure.
• Oversee general ledgers, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and monitor/implement internal controls.
• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors and tax consultants.
• Assist with M&A due diligence, post-close integration, and purchase accounting.
• Oversee Floqast and Acumatica for Trial Balance and Reporting.

Kenntnisse

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Finance leadership

Excel

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Acumatica

NetSuite

Dynamics

Jobbeschreibung

Strong on the Inside & Out. We know nothing's more valuable than what takes place on the inside of a home, the family moments that strengthen bonds. The lived experiences that shape communities. We believe our customers’ attention should be on nurturing and enjoying their interests and their families, not on roofs, siding, or windows. Our job is to make sure that it never changes. Stronghouse is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Corporate Controller to lead all accounting operations, ensure the integrity of financial reporting, and strengthen financial controls throughout the organization. Working closely with the CAO and CFO, this individual will drive audit management and lender / board reporting. This role will partner closely with leaders to deliver financial accuracy and timely reporting.

Role Description and Expectations

Financial Close & Consolidations

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multi-location structure
• Oversee general ledgers, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and monitor / implement enhancedinternal controls.

Audit & Tax Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing annual financial statement audits
• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and outside tax consultants.

M&A & Integration Support

• Assist with financial due diligence, purchase accounting, and the post-close
• Integration of add-on any acquisition

Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee and administer accounting software tool Floqast
• Lead Acumatica (ERP) maintenance for Trial Balance and Financial Reporting
• Support automation initiatives and scaling accounting policies.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and ongoing feedback

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, CPA preferred
• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting leadership
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, ERP Systems (e.g., Acumatica, NetSuite, Dynamics, etc.) internal controls
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High resilience, adaptability in unstructured/evolving environments, strong communication skills for leadership interaction, and a hands-up-your-sleeve attitude
• Intermediate / Advanced Excel skills

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