Strategic Corporate Controller — Hybrid, Exec Partner

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee accounting operations across multiple entities and partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives. This role demands hands-on leadership, strong technical accounting, and the ability to drive efficiency in finance processes.

The ideal candidate will have CPA credentials, public accounting experience, and a track record of building high-performing accounting teams.

Qualifications

• CPA strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience required.
• Experience leading accounting teams and developing talent.
• Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, and analytical skills.
• Financial services, asset management, banking, insurance, or related client experience preferred.
• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
• Oversee KPI reporting, variance analysis, and business profitability reporting.
• Partner with executive leadership on financial planning and strategic initiatives.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure strong internal controls and accounting best practices throughout the organization.

Skills

CPA background

Public accounting

Team leadership

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee accounting operations across multiple entities and partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives. This role demands hands-on leadership, strong technical accounting, and the ability to drive efficiency in finance processes.

The ideal candidate will have CPA credentials, public accounting experience, and a track record of building high-performing accounting teams.