Strategic Controller (CPA): Modernize Systems & Finance

Display Supply & Lightning; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with 3% company contribution

PTO and paid holidays after 180 days

Job summary

DS&L Group Holdings, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting department in Itasca, IL. You will own daily accounting, cash flow visibility, cost accounting, and project profitability while driving the Sage-to-QBO migration and implementing Odoo for inventory management.

You will partner with executive leadership to communicate financial health, manage KPI metrics, and oversee budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting in a fast‑paced, project‑based environment.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Direct experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) is required.
• 5+ years of total accounting experience, including at least 2–3 years in a senior accounting or leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong GAAP, cost accounting, cash flow management and financial reporting skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with top‑tier organization and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from Sage to QuickBooks Online for core financial accounting and reporting.
• Oversee the setup and integration of Odoo for inventory management with real‑time alignment to QBO.
• Manage day‑to‑day accounting department operations and interact with leadership/board liaisons.
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and support budgeting and capital allocation decisions.
• Monitor WIP and project margins; ensure accurate inventory accounting in Odoo.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, monthly/quarterly/yearly closes, reconciliations, and payroll analysis.
• Lead vendor onboarding and 1099 processing; support HR administration as needed.

Skills

CPA license

QBO experience

GAAP knowledge

Cash flow management

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CMA certification or advanced financial management credentials

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Odoo

Job description

DS&L Group Holdings, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting department in Itasca, IL. You will own daily accounting, cash flow visibility, cost accounting, and project profitability while driving the Sage-to-QBO migration and implementing Odoo for inventory management.

You will partner with executive leadership to communicate financial health, manage KPI metrics, and oversee budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting in a fast‑paced, project‑based environment.