Controller POST NUMBER: 485550
Role: Controller
Salary: $115,000 - $130,000/annually Location: Chicago, IL (Cook County) – On-site 5 days a week About the Role: Our client, a private-equity backed distribution business, is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations for a growing business. This individual will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, month-end close activities, cash management, and overall accounting processes while partnering closely with business leadership to support financial planning and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys owning the accounting function, improving processes, developing team members, and providing meaningful financial insights to help drive business performance. Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities, and account reconciliations
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting packages
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records while maintaining strong internal controls
- Monitor balance sheet and income statement activity, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed
- Partner with business leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
- Analyze operating results and key business metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Provide financial insights and recommendations that support strategic and operational decision-making
- Assist with ad hoc analyses, business cases, and performance reviews
- Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital performance
- Oversee receivables, payables, and cash management activities
- Support efforts to improve cash conversion, operational efficiency, and financial performance
- Provide visibility into cash requirements and business funding needs
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members
- Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen controls, and improve reporting capabilities
- Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and workflows
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional service providers
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Assist with audit, tax, and reporting deliverables as needed
- Support company-wide finance initiatives and process standardization efforts
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience with responsibility for financial reporting and month-end close
- Experience managing accounting operations in a small to mid-sized business environment
- Mix of public accounting and private company experience
- Experience in distribution, manufacturing, wholesale, e-commerce, or product-based businesses
- Exposure to system implementations, business integrations, or process improvement initiatives
- CPA or other relevant professional certification is a plus
- Experience supporting high-growth organizations preferred
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP systems, accounting platforms, and financial reporting tools
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