Corporate Controller

Corporate Resources of Illinois; Elk Grove Village (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Corporate Resources of Illinois is seeking a Corporate Controller in Elk Grove Village, IL (Hybrid) to lead a broad accounting function and partner with senior leadership. Responsibilities include monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, policy development, and internal controls.

The role requires 10+ years in accounting with manufacturing experience and at least 5 years in supervision. The position offers a high-visibility role with a base salary range of $150,000–$175,000 plus bonus and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
• Experience with SAP ERP system
• Strong financial acumen with ability to analyze complex data and provide strategic insights
• Experience leading accounting teams in manufacturing or distribution environments

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly accounting close and consolidation process and guide team members
• Create, analyze, and present financial reports; communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual statements
• With the CFO, administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress for senior leadership
• Lead all accounting functions, including policy development and financial system management
• Ensure effective internal controls and timely reporting to executives and Board
• Develop and adhere to corporate accounting policies; stay updated on GAAP changes
• Manage cost accounting processes for accurate tracking and reporting
• Oversee eCommerce financial activities, including revenue recognition and expense allocation
• Build a cohesive accounting organization that supports the business and addresses challenges
• Implement a crisp cadence and reporting mechanism to measure current and future state of the business
• Oversee corporate tax function including federal returns
• Manage fixed asset inventory and depreciation schedules

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP/financial reporting

Cost accounting

Team leadership

Strategic analysis

Communication

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Corporate Controller – Elk Grove Village, IL | Hybrid

$150,000–$175,000 + Bonus

We are a well-established industrial manufacturing company with a long history of success and a global presence. We manufacture and distribute products used across a variety of industrial applications and have built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term customer relationships.

With a large and established operation, we continue to invest in our manufacturing capabilities, technology, and people. We are looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to join our organization and take ownership of a broad accounting function while partnering closely with senior leadership, operations, and the Plant Controller.

This is a highly visible position with responsibility across accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, tax, internal controls, and team leadership. The Corporate Controller will oversee a team of accounting professionals and play an important role in supporting both the financial and operational goals of the business.

The Corporate Controller will have the following responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly accounting close and consolidation process while providing accounting guidance to team members.
• Create, analyze, and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• With the CFO, administer and review all financial plans and budgets, monitor progress and changes, and keep senior leadership abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Effectively lead all accounting functions, including policy development and implementation and financial system development and management.
• Ensure that effective internal financial and operational controls are designed and implemented in all areas of the business and that timely reporting related to these controls is part of the ongoing reporting to all appropriate executive and functional leaders, as well as the Board of Directors.
• Development and adherence of corporate accounting policies ensuring compliance with GAAP for all financial reporting. Stay abreast of accounting regulation changes and communicate/manage implications accordingly.
• Manage cost accounting processes to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Oversee eCommerce financial activities, including revenue recognition and expense allocation.
• Develop a cohesive and collaborative accounting organization that proactively supports the overall business and is capable of proactively addressing challenges and opportunities.
• Develop and implement a crisp business cadence and reporting mechanism that proactively measures the current and future states of the business.
• Oversee corporate tax function entailing the completion of federal tax return.
• Manage the control and maintenance of fixed asset inventory system and depreciation schedules.

Additionally, candidates for this role will:

• Have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, must have worked with a manufacturer within the last 3 years
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
• Experience with SAP ERP System
• Must possess strong financial acumen, demonstrating the ability to analyze complex financial data and provide strategic insights for informed decision-making.
• Proficient in cost accounting techniques with a solid understanding of e-commerce operations.
• Have experience supervising accounting personnel.
• Possess strong communication skills and a personable, engaging management style.
• Have proven skills in leading, mentoring, challenging and developing an accounting team within a manufacturing or distribution environment while emphasizing employee development throughout the organization.