Global Corporate Controller & Finance Transformation Leader

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation in Oak Brook, IL, seeks a Vice President, Corporate Controller to lead global accounting, external reporting, internal controls, and finance transformation. Reporting to the CFO, this executive will manage a large controllership organization, ensure GAAP-compliant financial information, and drive scalable growth across manufacturing and distribution operations.

The role requires deep technical accounting knowledge, strong leadership, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Public Company, Private Equity, or large privately held company background.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and technical accounting.
• Experience leading large-scale audits and external audit relationships.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial products environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all global accounting and controllership activities across the enterprise.
• Ensure timely, reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Drive close processes with efficiency, speed, and quality.
• Oversee consolidations across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Maintain policies per U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal controls, governance, and risk assessment efforts.
• Manage external auditors and annual audit activities.
• Modernize accounting processes through automation and ERP enhancements.
• Support due diligence for acquisitions and integration of new entities.
• Develop talent and build a high-performing global accounting organization.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP Expertise

Audit Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation in Oak Brook, IL, seeks a Vice President, Corporate Controller to lead global accounting, external reporting, internal controls, and finance transformation. Reporting to the CFO, this executive will manage a large controllership organization, ensure GAAP-compliant financial information, and drive scalable growth across manufacturing and distribution operations.

The role requires deep technical accounting knowledge, strong leadership, and a proven ability to