Hybrid Corporate Controller: Financial Strategy Lead

ZipApply; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 100.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DLA Architects in Illinois is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the firm’s accounting and financial functions, turning data into insights that support smart decision-making and long-term growth. This hybrid role is based in Itasca with at least three days in the office weekly to foster collaboration across the firm.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to work with executive leadership.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• 8–10 years of accounting/financial management experience.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and cash management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Aufgaben

• Direct all accounting and financial operations with accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee all financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation with external CPA firms.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare clear reports for executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators and financial dashboards.
• Support banking relationships, financing activities, and insurance programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Analyze labor utilization, effective multipliers, overhead rates, and revenue forecasts.
• Partner with project managers and department leaders to improve project financial results.
• Maintain and improve project accounting systems and reporting.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and department managers.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that strengthen financial operations.

Kenntnisse

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Cash management

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Jobbeschreibung

DLA Architects in Illinois is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the firm’s accounting and financial functions, turning data into insights that support smart decision-making and long-term growth. This hybrid role is based in Itasca with at least three days in the office weekly to foster collaboration across the firm.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to work with executive leadership.