Senior Controller: Finance Ops, Budgets & Strategy

People Solutions Center; Leland (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pizzo Group is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations and deliver meaningful financial insight to executive leadership. Based in Leland, IL with a planned move to Saint Charles, IL in 2027, this role will oversee the finance and accounting team, including accounts payable/receivable, and intercompany transactions.

Ideal candidates will bring 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (including QuickBooks).

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and accurate, timely financial reporting for both companies.
• Manage monthly and annual closes, financial statements, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Lead budgeting processes, monitor financial performance, manage cash flow forecasts, and provide leadership with meaningful financial information to support operational decisions.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls, accounting procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking activities, and intercompany transactions.
• Directly supervise, guide, and evaluate the Purchaser/Inventory Specialist and Bookkeeper.
• Oversee purchasing and inventory financial controls, recordkeeping, approvals, and asset accountability.
• Analyze operating expenses, job costing, inventory costs, and profitability; recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with leadership on financial planning, operating decisions, and business growth.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, financial institutions, and professional advisers.
• Improve accounting systems, reporting processes, and financial efficiency.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Pizzo Group is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations and deliver meaningful financial insight to executive leadership. Based in Leland, IL with a planned move to Saint Charles, IL in 2027, this role will oversee the finance and accounting team, including accounts payable/receivable, and intercompany transactions.

Ideal candidates will bring 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks.