Strategic Financial Controller & Growth Partner

Confidential Jobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs, a rapidly growing manufacturer of consumer goods, seeks a Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, controls, and finance operations. This role partners with executive leadership to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

You will drive month-end close, GAAP-compliant reporting, and internal controls, overseeing GL, AP, AR, inventory, and cash management while mentoring the accounting team and optimizing ERP systems to scale with the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15+ years in accounting/finance with progressive responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience leading audits, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• ERP implementation/optimization experience in a manufacturing/CPG setting.
• Strong knowledge of cost, inventory, and manufacturing accounting; controls focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements and timely reporting.
• Oversee general ledger, payables, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, and cash.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes across the organization.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Develop and mentor accounting staff; build scalable processes.
• Drive ERP optimization and automation to support growth.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

GAAP expertise

Internal controls

Cross-functional partner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems (mid-market/enterprise)

Job description

Confidential Jobs, a rapidly growing manufacturer of consumer goods, seeks a Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, controls, and finance operations. This role partners with executive leadership to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

You will drive month-end close, GAAP-compliant reporting, and internal controls, overseeing GL, AP, AR, inventory, and cash management while mentoring the accounting team and optimizing ERP systems to scale with the business.