Division Controller

LHH; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k plan with company match

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Division Controller in the western suburbs of Chicago. This high-impact leadership role involves overseeing monthly financial reporting and financial processes, ensuring internal controls, and collaborating with corporate leadership. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and CPA credentials. Competitive compensation includes a salary range of $170,000–$210,000 and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, including controllership.
• Public accounting experience highly preferred.
• Public company experience and understanding of SOX highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting for the division.
• Drive the FP&A process.
• Ensure strong internal controls.
• Collaborate closely with corporate accounting and finance leadership.

Skills

Controllership

Financial Reporting

FP&A

Internal Controls

Oracle or similar ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

Division Controller – Western Suburbs of Chicago | Publicly Traded Manufacturer

This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

LHH is partnering with a returning publicly traded manufacturer to find a Division Controller for their team in the western suburbs of Chicago.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for:

• Overseeing month-end close and financial reporting for the division


• Driving the FP&A process


• Ensuring strong internal controls


• Collaborating closely with corporate accounting and finance leadership

Why This Role Stands Out

• Strategic exposure to both division operations and corporate leadership


• Opportunity to shape financial processes and influence business decisions


• Hybrid work setup with 3 days in office a week and travel up to 25%, primarily across the Midwest to have a pulse on the business

What the company is Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive experience, including Controllership


• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CPA


• Public accounting experience highly preferred


• Public company experience and an understanding of SOX highly preferred


• Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP systems

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range 170-210k


• Bonus target up to 25% based on company and individual performance


• Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis. PTO hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.


• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision and 401k plan with a company match

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance


• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers


• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Please apply here or send resume to [e-mail] for consideration.