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ENTERPRISE CONTROLLEROrbus Inc • Woodridge, IL, US
ENTERPRISE CONTROLLER

ENTERPRISE CONTROLLER

Orbus Inc • Woodridge, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Orbus, a leading and highly successful visual communications builder and designer of hardware and graphics for the exhibit and display industry, is seeking an Enterprise Controller to join our dynamic team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow and advance their career in a stable, long-term position.

We are an aggressively growing company and value individuals who are ready to mature and develop alongside our business—and who want to be recognized and rewarded for their positive contributions.

This is an on-site position.

Position Summary

The Enterprise Controller serves as the senior accounting and financial operations leader across a diversified organization generating approximately $200 million in annual revenue through five business units. This position is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting, the effectiveness of internal controls, and the execution of key financial cycles (month-end close, audits, insurance renewals, tax coordination, and cash management).

In addition to enterprise-wide oversight, this role will act as the primary controller / accountant for one to two business units, directly managing their accounting activities while driving consistency and process excellence across all operating entities.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strategic vision, technical accounting expertise, and strong operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

  • Oversee all accounting and reporting functions across five business units, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
  • Serve as the lead controller for one or two operating entities, owning their day-to-day accounting and reporting.
  • Own the month-end close process, driving improvements in speed, accuracy, and analytical insight.
  • Ensure consistent application of accrual-based accounting and standardization of journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
  • Deliver timely consolidated financial results, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
  • Provide root cause analysis and variance explanations for financial results, identifying performance drivers and corrective actions.
  • Subject matter expert for and owner of historical / actual financial reporting.
  • Consolidate Budget submissions; own fixed cost and other key budget inputs.

Internal Controls & Policy Development

  • Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial statement accuracy.
  • Create, document, and maintain corporate accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent practices across all business units.
  • Perform ongoing risk assessment and recommend control enhancements to improve operational and financial integrity.
  • Audit & Compliance

  • Own the year-end financial audit process, managing communications with external auditors, preparing audit schedules, and ensuring timely completion.
  • Coordinate with external tax advisors on state and federal income tax filings, estimated payments, and quarterly shareholder distributions.
  • Maintain compliance with all financial reporting and statutory requirements.
  • Cash Management & Forecasting

  • Own enterprise-wide cash management, including daily liquidity tracking, transfers, and funding optimization.
  • Maintain and improve banking relationships; oversee signatories, credit facilities, and payment approval workflows.
  • Develop and maintain 13-week rolling cash flow forecasts and longer-term liquidity models to support capital planning and risk management.
  • Drive continuous improvement in working capital management (A / R, A / P, inventory optimization).
  • Insurance, Risk, and Treasury

  • Own the annual insurance renewal process in coordination with brokers and management, ensuring appropriate coverage and competitive premiums.
  • Oversee corporate risk management processes, ensuring financial protection and compliance with policy requirements.
  • Process Improvement & Leadership

  • Lead initiatives to streamline financial operations, improve system utilization (ERP, reporting tools), and automate manual processes.
  • Mentor and develop accounting staff within the business units; promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and executive leadership to align financial results with strategic objectives.
  • Qualifications

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred
  • Experience :

  • Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting / finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior controllership or divisional leadership role.
  • Experience overseeing multiple business units and consolidations in a multi-entity structure.
  • Proven success managing audits, tax coordination, cash forecasting, and banking relationships.
  • Experience in a lean, fast-paced, private equity-owned middle market business environment.
  • Technical Skills :

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and audit practices.
  • Advanced proficiency in ERP / accounting systems (e.g., Business Central, NetSuite, Acumatica, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar), Excel, and Power BI.
  • Strong analytical, process improvement, and project management capabilities.
  • Personal Attributes :

  • Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with strategic insight.
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and project management skills, and ability to partner cross-functionally with operations, executives, and external advisors.
  • High integrity, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ownership.
  • Curious, analytical mindset and strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, comfortable working in ambiguity and wearing multiple hats.
  • Highly driven individual with a strong financial skillset, business acumen, and an entrepreneurial mindset, with an ability to influence with and without authority.
  • Familiarity with job costing, WIP tracking, and event / project lifecycle financials.
  • Job will require some travel to the other business units on an as needed basis.
  • We offer the foundation and building blocks for a great career. We offer great benefits, including medical, dental, life, and vision insurance, a company-matched 401(k), paid-time-off and more.

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