Corporate Controller

Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

About the Company: Our client is a rapidly growing food manufacturing organization who are looking to add a Corporate Controller to their team. The organization has enjoyed incredible success in the last few years' and are seeking a candidate with a similar accounting background, ideally with cost accounting experience to join the team in this newly created role. Reasons to Work Here: Strong health / dental / vision Accident cover Hybrid Critical illness cover Short term / long term disability - Company funded Life insurance - Company funded 401k match Stable business - been around for 60 years' Working close to the owners - can make recommendations for change $130k - $150k a year. The Corporate Controller will play a critical role in overseeing all accounting activities across the company. This position is responsible for managing financial reporting, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting & control, and supportive tax compliance. The Corporate Controller will collaborate closely with the CFO to drive financial & strategic planning, ensure compliance with accounting standards, own & support continuous improvement projects, and support the company's growth initiatives. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP. • Overall daily control of all accounting functions, including General Accounting, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Inventory Accounting & Control, COGS, and supportive tax compliance. • Own plant operational cost accounting environment. • Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely reporting with variance analysis. • Partner with external tax firm in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations. • Develop and enforce internal controls to protect company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data. • Coordinate external audits and partner with auditors to provide necessary documentation and responses, along with implementing resulting recommendations. • Drive requisite process improvements to renovate and modernize accounting processes and procedures. • Mentor, develop, and manage the Accounting Team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. • Support the CFO and Finance Team on financial planning & analysis initiatives and Continuous Improvement projects, including KPI development. • All other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with CPA designation preferred. • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting. LI-DG1 INJUN2025 ZRCFS LI-Hybrid Controller Controller Controller Controller Controller Controller

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