Strategic Controller - Finance Leader & ERP Optimizer

Staffing Agency Recruitment; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Agency Recruitment in Crystal Lake, IL seeks a Controller to oversee consolidated financial statements and close processes. You will own variance analysis and reporting, driving expense management and job profitability across the business.

You will lead ERP implementation and maintain internal controls, while collaborating with department heads to build accurate P&L statements for each unit and location.

Qualifications

• Accounting or finance leadership experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial analysis skills.
• Experience leading close processes and ERP implementations.

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly reporting of all financial results by the 10th of the following month.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, and depreciation schedules.
• Build cost accounting structures and drive cost improvements.
• Lead ERP implementation and optimize financial reporting accuracy.
• Coordinate with HR for payroll, benefits, and personnel updates.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors.
• Collaborate with department heads to build P&L by unit and location.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Payroll knowledge

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staffing Agency Recruitment in Crystal Lake, IL seeks a Controller to oversee consolidated financial statements and close processes. You will own variance analysis and reporting, driving expense management and job profitability across the business.

You will lead ERP implementation and maintain internal controls, while collaborating with department heads to build accurate P&L statements for each unit and location.