Finance Controller: Live Events & Hospitality

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

10% target bonus

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

Résumé du poste

LHH Recruitment Solutions has been retained to identify a Controller for a high-profile Chicago organization at the intersection of live events, premium guest experiences, and hospitality. This hands-on accounting leader will head the monthly close, manage financial reporting, strengthen controls, and drive automation, partnering with cross-functional leaders across operations and the executive team.

The role offers visibility across the business, an energetic workplace near a landmark Chicago

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience leading the close process within a mid-sized or larger organization.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting, and accounting best practices.
• Experience with NetSuite strongly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead the monthly close process.
• Oversee financial reporting and accounting operations.
• Drive process improvement, system optimization, and automation initiatives.
• Ensure strong internal controls and audit preparedness.
• Develop, mentor, and hold accounting team members accountable for performance and results.
• Partner closely with operational and executive leadership across the organization.
• Support strategic initiatives and organizational growth.

Connaissances

Close process leadership

Team leadership

Process improvement

Internal controls

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Outils

NetSuite

Description du poste

LHH Recruitment Solutions has been retained to identify a Controller for a high-profile Chicago organization at the intersection of live events, premium guest experiences, and hospitality. This hands-on accounting leader will head the monthly close, manage financial reporting, strengthen controls, and drive automation, partnering with cross-functional leaders across operations and the executive team.

The role offers visibility across the business, an energetic workplace near a landmark Chicago