Hands-On Controller: Close-to-Report & Finance Ops

Bell & Associates, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. is recruiting a hands‑on Controller to own day‑to‑day accounting, close, and reporting. You will carry responsibility for HR/payroll and direct IT vendor coordination while maintaining a GAAP‑based monthly package for leadership review.

The role emphasizes end‑to‑end execution, internal controls, and a focus on timely, accurate financial statements across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Experience with GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Ability to maintain journal-entry logs and audit trails.
• Cross-functional coordination with HR/payroll and IT vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close end-to-end with working papers and variance commentary.
• Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries with supporting docs.
• Maintain GL integrity, COA discipline, and robust reconciliations.
• Oversee fixed-asset/capex accounting and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure inventory accounting incl. standard costs, cycle counts, and obsolete reserves.
• Manage lease accounting under ASC 842 for multiple facilities.
• Establish internal controls and segregation of duties to safeguard assets.
• Lead annual internal/external audit coordination and tax compliance.
• Oversee AR/AP processing, vendor payments, and cash forecasting.
• Support budgeting, system optimization (Infor), and policy documentation.
• Oversee HR/payroll administration and coordination with third-party benefits providers.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Internal controls

Audit coordination

HR/payroll familiarity

Tools

Infor

Avalara

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bell & Associates, Inc. is recruiting a hands‑on Controller to own day‑to‑day accounting, close, and reporting. You will carry responsibility for HR/payroll and direct IT vendor coordination while maintaining a GAAP‑based monthly package for leadership review.

The role emphasizes end‑to‑end execution, internal controls, and a focus on timely, accurate financial statements across multiple locations.