Remote Corporate Controller – PE-Backed, Multi-Entity

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

LHH seeks a Corporate Controller in the Chicago area to lead the accounting and financial reporting function during a growth phase. You will manage a lean team, drive close processes, and partner with executive leadership and PE ownership.

The role emphasizes consolidation, internal controls, and treasury oversight across a decentralized organization, with a remote-first setup and Chicago-focused leadership alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership exposure.
• Experience with multi-entity organizations and close processes.
• Experience guiding percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple entities.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting and internal controls.
• Provide accounting guidance on revenue recognition and POC.
• Prepare reporting packages for private equity ownership and lenders.
• Oversee treasury, banking relationships, forecasting, and liquidity.
• Lead annual audit activities and liaise with external auditors.
• Manage and mentor a two-person accounting team.
• Drive process improvements and ERP/finance system initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Close process

Consolidated reporting

Treasury management

Audit support

ERP/finance systems

Multi-entity accounting

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

LHH seeks a Corporate Controller in the Chicago area to lead the accounting and financial reporting function during a growth phase. You will manage a lean team, drive close processes, and partner with executive leadership and PE ownership.

The role emphasizes consolidation, internal controls, and treasury oversight across a decentralized organization, with a remote-first setup and Chicago-focused leadership alignment.