Finance Controller | Growth & Compliance Leader (Food Service)

Delicious Unlimited; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food service company in Gurnee, Illinois is seeking a Controller to oversee all financial operations including accounting and cash management. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in finance with strong Excel skills and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance. This role is crucial for guiding financial strategy and managing compliance within a growing organization dedicated to healthy eating in early childhood.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience, 3+ in leadership.
• Food service/catering industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, cash management, AP/AR, and reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Manage audits, compliance, and internal controls.
• Build, lead, and mentor the accounting team.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Accounting software skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Integrity-driven

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

A family-owned food service company in Gurnee, Illinois is seeking a Controller to oversee all financial operations including accounting and cash management. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in finance with strong Excel skills and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance. This role is crucial for guiding financial strategy and managing compliance within a growing organization dedicated to healthy eating in early childhood.