Operations Controller

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced finance leader to own the US financial operations and drive the strategic direction of the Division. You will oversee P&L and Balance Sheet reporting, guide leaders on the financial impact of their decisions, and ensure data integrity for senior management with well‑founded, data-driven recommendations.

The role emphasizes building high‑performing teams, coaching talent, and delivering accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university.
• CMA or CPA certification is a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in an accounting function.
• Working knowledge of P&L and Balance Sheet reporting.
• Ability to assess financial data and prepare analyses and forecasts.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Division Controller and contribute to the Division's strategic direction.
• Help leaders understand how their choices impact financials.
• Set high performance standards for self and team.
• Meet or exceed expectations and foster ownership and accountability.
• Delegate and follow up effectively.
• Understand all business functions and drivers of results.
• Demonstrate strategic insight and anticipate trends.
• Ensure data integrity for management reporting.
• Present well‑rounded recommendations to inform business decisions.
• Coach and develop others using the ITW toolbox and 80/20 principles.
• Identify and communicate key business drivers and train others.
• Finalize corporate monthly, quarterly, and annual submissions.
• Support Sales/Marketing with pricing and negotiations.
• Own full US Financials; review and approve monthly closes and reconciliations.
• Lead ITW Toolbox initiatives and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Ownership

Accountability

Strong Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CMA or CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Report to the Division Controller and contribute to the strategic direction of the Division
• Help leaders throughout the business understand how their choices impact financials
• Set high standards for performance for self and team
• Work to meet or exceed expectations, instill ownership and accountability in people
• Delegate and follow-up effectively
• Understand all functional areas of the business and what drives results
• Demonstrate strong strategic insight and anticipate future trends
• Ensure integrity of quantitative and qualitative data shared with senior management
• Present well-rounded recommendations as input for business decisions based on facts and solid data
• Empower, coach, and facilitate others in 80/20 and the ITW toolbox
• Identify, communicate, and train others on key business drivers
• Finalize corporate monthly, quarterly & annual submissions
• Support Sales/Marketing teams with pricing & negotiations
• Ownership of full US Financials and reviewing/approving monthly financials and reconciliations
• Identify and Lead ITW Toolbox initiatives
• Perform ad hoc projects/analysis as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree - B.A. /B.S. from four-year College or University in Accounting or Finance
• CMA or CPA a plus
• 6+ years of experience in Accounting function
• Working knowledge of P&L and Balance Sheet reporting
• Ability to assess financial data and prepare analysis and forecasts as needed
• Must be able to adhere to deadlines, manage conflicting priorities and work under pressure
• Ability to identify areas for opportunity or simplification and implement best practices
• Strong understanding of Accounting
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and work well within a team
• Drive to grow and succeed
• Eagerness to learn new areas
• Ability to lead a team and be an excellent at developing talent within the organization
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States
• Travel domestically up to 20% of the time.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong financial acumen with expertise in Accounting and Finance, including P&L and Balance Sheet reporting. Capable of leading teams, driving performance, and implementing best practices to enhance business results.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Or Finance
• CMA Or CPA Certification
• 6+ Years Of Experience In Accounting
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills
• Ability To Communicate Effectively

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• P&L Reporting
• Balance Sheet Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Data Integrity
• ITW Toolbox Initiatives
• Ad Hoc Projects
• Quantitative Data Analysis
• Qualitative Data Analysis
• Best Practices Implementation

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Team Development
• Effective Communication
• Ownership
• Accountability

Certifications & Qualifications

• CMA
• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Financial Management
• Strategic Direction
• Sales Support
• Pricing Negotiations
• Performance Standards