Segment Controller

Confidential; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a private equity-backed organization undergoing aggressive growth, is seeking a strategic Controller who can shape the finance function and partner with the CFO across multiple entities. This leader will oversee the consolidated close, drive accounting integration for acquisitions, implement scalable policies, and optimize ERP and internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

If you excel at influencing executive decisions and building a high-performing finance organization, this

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-entity consolidations and close processes.
• Experience with private equity-backed, high-growth or acquisition-driven environments.
• M&A integration and ERP systems optimization experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations across multiple units and locations.
• Oversee consolidated month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Direct consolidated financial reporting and GAAP compliance.
• Partner with executives on financial strategy and policies.
• Mentor and develop Controllers and accounting leaders.
• Lead acquisitions integrations: systems, reporting, controls, accounting processes.
• Drive ERP optimization and continuous process improvements.
• Provide strategic financial insights to inform decisions.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Consolidations

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial systems

Job description

Shape the Future of a Rapidly Growing Organization I'm partnering confidentially with a private equity-backed organization that has more than doubled in size through recent acquisitions and is continuing an aggressive growth strategy . This is an opportunity for a strategic Controller who enjoys building scalable organizations, leading through change, and serving as a trusted business partner to the CFO. Rather than simply overseeing the close process, you'll help shape the finance function as the company continues integrating acquisitions and preparing for its next phase of growt h. If you've enjoyed environments where no two years look the same and where your work directly influences executive decision-making, this could be an exceptional career opportuni ty. Why This Opportunity Stands

• OutExecutive-level partnership with an experienced
• CFOOpportunity to help build and standardize the finance organization during a significant growth p
• haseHighly visible role with meaningful influence across the busi
• nessLead accounting integration for future acquisit
• ionsDrive enterprise-wide process improvements and systems optimiza
• tionWork in a fast-paced organization where finance is viewed as a strategic business partner rather than simply a reporting func
• tionCompetitive compensation package ($180K-$200K base plus bo nus) What You'll Be Responsibl
• e ForLead enterprise-wide accounting operations across multiple business units and loca
• tionsOversee the consolidated month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close pr
• ocessDirect consolidated financial reporting and ensure compliance with U.S.
• GAAPPartner closely with executive leadership on financial strategy, accounting policies, and organizational initia
• tivesMentor and develop Controllers and accounting leaders across the organiz
• ationLead financial integration efforts for acquisitions, including systems, reporting, controls, and accounting proc
• essesEstablish scalable accounting policies, internal controls, and best practices across multiple ent
• itiesManage external audit activities and relation
• shipsDrive ERP optimization, automation, and continuous process improvement initia
• tivesProvide financial insights that support strategic business deci sions What We're Looki
• ng ForBachelor's degree in Accounting or F
• inanceCPA strongly pre
• ferred10+ years of progressive accounting leadership expe
• riencePrevious Controller experience within a multi-entity or multi-site organi
• zationStrong background in consolidations, financial reporting, and internal co
• ntrolsExperience leading accounting teams across multiple loc
• ationsExperience within a private equity-backed, high-growth, or acquisition-driven organi
• zationM&A integration experience, including financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration, is highly des
• irableManufacturing experience pre
• ferredExecutive presence with the ability to influence leaders across the organi zation