Corporate Controller CPA

Globalchannelmanagement; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Globalchannelmanagement in Crystal Lake, IL seeks a hands-on Corporate Controller to oversee financial control, cost accounting for multi-location aggregate construction and logistics operations, and lead ERP optimization efforts.

You will partner with the President and site leaders to accelerate monthly closes, improve asset-heavy cost structures, manage intercompany accounting, and ensure compliance across internal controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• Active CPA or CA license with public accounting audits.
• Experience with consolidated financial statements and multi-location closes.
• Proven cost accounting experience for asset-heavy operations.
• Led ERP implementation and optimization projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, cash, debt analysis and inter-company allocations.
• Partner with presidents and department heads on unit-level P&Ls.
• Drive faster monthly closes and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage ERP optimization projects and asset management processes.

Skills

CPA/CA background

Public accounting audits

Consolidated financial statements

Month-end close

ERP implementation

Cost accounting

Cost optimization

Intercompany accounting

Education

CPA/CA license

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Corporate Controller (Aggregate Construction & Logistics)

Drive profitability, ERP implementation, and operational cost accounting for an industry leader.

We are seeking a hands-on, strategically-minded Corporate Controller with a background in CPA/CA Public Accountingand deep operational experience in Aggregate Construction, Bulk Hauling, or Logistics. If you excel at accelerating the monthly close, refining asset-heavy cost structures, and leading enterprise ERP optimizations, apply today.

Core Skills & Qualifications

• Public Accounting Foundation:Active CPA or CA license with foundational experience in public accounting audits.

• Financial Reporting & Close:Mastery of complex consolidated financial statements, variance analysis, and managing tight month-end closes (reporting by the 10th business day).

• Industrial Cost Accounting:Proven track record building cost frameworks for multi-location plants, quarries, or regional trucking fleets to monitor job profitability.

• ERP Process Improvement:Direct experience spearheading ERP implementation and optimization to scale automated accounting functions (AP/AR, fixed assets, inventory).

• Industry Compliance & Logistics:Fluent in specialized asset management, including IFRA reporting, license plate renewals, quarry compliance, and lien waivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Control & Strategy:Oversee all general ledger structures, cash management, debt analysis, inter-company allocations, and external auditor preparation.

• Operational Profitability:Partner directly with the President and operational department heads to build unit-level P&Ls, manage expenses, and identify cost inefficiencies.

• Risk & Corporate Governance:Manage accounts receivable collection risks, complete sales/real estate tax filings, and lead annual liability/workers' compensation insurance renewals.

• Leadership & Culture:Supervise, mentor, and delegate to the internal accounting staff team while driving a progressive, data-led company culture.