Lead Accountant to Controller — Ownership Exposure & Growth

CFS; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

Simple IRA

Free lunches

Job summary

CFS, a small Illinois manufacturing company, seeks a Lead Accountant ready to grow into a Controller role. This position offers direct access to ownership and a high-visibility path to influence finance, operations, and cash management.

You will own day-to-day accounting, close processes, reporting, and audit coordination while collaborating with leadership. A bachelor's in accounting or finance and 5+ years of leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting leadership experience.
• Strong general accounting and month-end close experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks and advanced Excel required.
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Oversee cash flow activities and banking relationships.
• Coordinate audit and tax activities with external CPA firms.
• Ensure payroll transactions are properly processed and recorded.
• Manage sales tax processes with third-party providers.
• Support leadership with financial reporting and analysis.

Skills

QuickBooks

Advanced Excel

Accounting leadership

Financial reporting

Audits & CPA coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

CFS, a small Illinois manufacturing company, seeks a Lead Accountant ready to grow into a Controller role. This position offers direct access to ownership and a high-visibility path to influence finance, operations, and cash management.

You will own day-to-day accounting, close processes, reporting, and audit coordination while collaborating with leadership. A bachelor's in accounting or finance and 5+ years of leadership experience are required.