Division Controller

CFS; Villa Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Top-notch benefits

High visibility

Job summary

CFS, a well-respected manufacturing company in Illinois, is seeking a Division Controller to lead the division’s accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting. The role offers high visibility, professional growth, and a hybrid work schedule in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of accounting experience (Big 4 plus manufacturing), a CPA, strong GAAP knowledge for revenue recognition and software/leases, and proven ability to lead and develop staff while

Qualifications

• 12+ years of accounting experience.
• Big 4 public accounting experience and corporate manufacturing background.
• Strong GAAP knowledge for revenue recognition and software/leases.
• Ability to manage, motivate and develop other professionals.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees division accounting including month end close, SOX controls, and technical accounting.
• Interprets complex GAAP revenue recognition and software/leases; advises executive management.
• Develops and ensures internal controls per FASB/SEC guidance.
• Remain current on pending accounting guidance and assess financial implications.
• Lead and develop staff and streamline reporting processes.

Skills

12+ years accounting experience

Strong presentation skills

Communication

Staff development

GAAP knowledge

Education

CPA

B.S. in Accounting

Job description

Well-respected manufacturing company is seeking an Division Controller. The company is financially sound, known for providing tremendous professional growth and development opportunities, and the team is comprised of smart, passionate, team oriented, and talented individuals.

Why Work For The Company/Take The Division Controller

• Stable and growing company
• Smart and talented team
• Opportunity to make an impact and add value
• High visibility
• Great leadership
• Challenging work- opportunity to learn a lot and get your arms around the whole business
• Top notch benefits and hybrid schedule
• Competitive salary + bonus

Responsibilities And Duties Of Division Controller

• Oversees division accounting (including month end close, sox controls, technical accounting, etc)
• Interprets complex problems and solves them through established procedures (i.e., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)) relating to revenue recognition and internally developed software and leases. Makes recommendations to executive management for action or changes to established methods. Adapts known methods to new situations as business needs change. Conducts technical research and analysis of accounting treatment.
• Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the FASB and the SEC
• Remain current on pending accounting guidance, evaluating the financial implications of proposed/new accounting pronouncements.
• Continuously strive to enhance and streamline reporting processes and controls.
• Assist management in other corporate areas such as financial planning and analysis
• Lead and develop staff

Qualifications And Experience Of The Division Controller

• 12+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Big 4 public accounting experience, and corporate experience (manufacturing)
• CPA
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Ability to manage, motivate and develop other professionals.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate within the Company at all levels.
• B.S. in Accounting

$190,000-$220,000 + bonus