Divisional Financial Controller

Confidential Careers; Villa Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Division Controller to lead division accounting, strengthen financial reporting and controls, and serve as a resource to senior leadership.

The role combines high-visibility accounting leadership with complex technical work, offering professional growth within a stable manufacturing organization and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required with active CPA license.
• 12+ years of relevant accounting experience including Big 4 and corporate manufacturing experience.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop accounting professionals.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee division accounting, including month-end close, financial reporting, SOX controls, and technical accounting.
• Research and resolve complex accounting matters involving revenue recognition, internally developed software, and leases.
• Translate technical accounting conclusions into clear recommendations for executive management.
• Help develop and maintain global accounting policies and internal controls that support US GAAP compliance.
• Monitor new accounting standards and assess financial implications; support implementation.
• Improve reporting processes and controls for accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Collaborate with FP&A and other corporate functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

An established, financially sound manufacturing company is seeking a Division Controller to lead division accounting, strengthen financial reporting and controls, and serve as a resource to senior leadership.

This opportunity combines accounting leadership, complex technical work, and team development in an organization that offers executive visibility and professional growth.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High visibility: Partner with senior leadership and provide accounting insights that support business decisions.
• Broad responsibility: Oversee division accounting while addressing technical accounting matters and improving reporting processes.
• Professional growth: Expand your knowledge of the business within a stable, growing manufacturing organization.
• Team leadership: Lead and develop accounting professionals alongside an experienced, collaborative leadership team.
• Flexibility and benefits: Enjoy a hybrid schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee division accounting, including month-end close, financial reporting, SOX controls, and technical accounting.
• Research and resolve complex accounting matters involving revenue recognition, internally developed software, and leases.
• Translate technical accounting conclusions into clear recommendations for executive management.
• Help develop and maintain global accounting policies and internal controls that support compliance with US GAAP and applicable FASB and SEC guidance.
• Monitor new and proposed accounting standards, assess their financial implications, and support implementation.
• Improve reporting processes and controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Collaborate with financial planning and analysis and other corporate functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an active CPA.
• 12+ years of relevant accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting and corporate accounting within manufacturing.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience applying US GAAP to complex transactions.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop accounting professionals.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly to stakeholders at all levels.