Strategic Controller: Growth, Risk & Finance Ops

Calisota Parts LLC; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Calisota Parts LLC in Frankfort, IL is seeking a results-driven Controller to lead daily accounting operations, manage the general ledger, and strengthen internal controls. You will partner with the executive team to protect liquidity, profitability, and financial integrity while mentoring the Finance staff.

In this high-impact role you will produce timely financial statements, monitor budgets with weekly reviews, support tax filings, and drive strategic forecasting to mitigate risk and inform

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience producing financial statements.
• 2+ years producing TWCF (Three-Way Cash Flow) statements.
• Manufacturing industry experience and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting Mastery: Generate comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements on an accelerated timeline, with initial monthly drafts ready within 7 business days post-month-end.
• Cash Flow & Budget Tracking: Review, monitor, and manage budgets weekly via rolling cash flow models, submitting updates to the CEO on Tuesday and Friday by 5:00 PM CDT.
• Compliance & Tax Oversight: Ensure monthly and annual filings with tax authorities are completed accurately and on time.
• Liquidity & Reconciliation: Complete weekly petty cash and bank reconciliations by 5:00 PM every Friday.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Co-lead weekly meetings with production, sales, and budget teams to align financial insights with operations.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Lead and mentor junior staff within Finance and Accounting.
• Strategic Forecasting & Risk Mitigation: Predict financial trends, analyze market dynamics, and spearhead risk-minimization initiatives.

Skills

Team collaboration

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Calisota Parts LLC in Frankfort, IL is seeking a results-driven Controller to lead daily accounting operations, manage the general ledger, and strengthen internal controls. You will partner with the executive team to protect liquidity, profitability, and financial integrity while mentoring the Finance staff.

In this high-impact role you will produce timely financial statements, monitor budgets with weekly reviews, support tax filings, and drive strategic forecasting to mitigate risk and inform