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Chicago Staffing • Chicago, IL, US
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Job Opportunity : Hybrid Controller Role

The holidays are here! Let's get you into a role that will allow you to actually enjoy it! The salary range for this position is $130k-$150k plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.

Job Description

  • Financial Management & Reporting
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
  • Lead support work for annual financial statement audit and support needs for tax advisors.
  • Maintain accurate inventory valuation and cost accounting records.
  • Support FP&A function in various financial statement / product margin analysis and profitability reporting by SKU, customer, or region.
  • Lead annual budgeting process and mid-year re-forecasts working collaboratively with FP&A function.
  • Monitor financial performance against budget / forecast and provide variance analysis.
  • Develop KPIs for distribution operations (inventory turns, fill rate, DSO, DPO, etc.).
  • Implement and monitor controls for inventory accuracy, shrinkage, and obsolescence.
  • Oversee cycle counts and year-end physical inventory.
  • Ensure proper costing methods (e.g., standard cost, FIFO) and landed cost accuracy.
  • Collaborate with operations on warehouse efficiency and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Manage cash flow forecasting and daily liquidity needs.
  • Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
  • Monitor credit risk, customer payment performance, and collections strategies.
  • Strengthen internal controls across procurement, receiving, inventory, and sales order processes.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate with external auditors on annual audits and tax preparations.
  • Optimize ERP / system workflows relating to purchasing, inventory, and sales.
  • Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processes.
  • Lead improvements in reporting, data accuracy, and financial visibility across the organization.
  • Supervise accounting team (AP, AR, payroll, inventory accounting).
  • Partner with operations, sales, and supply chain to support business growth.
  • Provide financial insights to executive leadership for strategic decisions.
  • Support integration efforts for recently added acquisitions.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in financial management and accounting within a distribution or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of inventory accounting and cost accounting principles.
  • Expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements and budgets.
  • Familiarity with developing and monitoring KPIs for operational and financial performance.
  • Proficiency in cash flow forecasting, accounts receivable, and payable processes.
  • Experience with internal controls and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Excellent leadership skills to manage and supervise accounting teams effectively.
  • Ability to collaborate across departments, including operations, sales, and supply chain, to support growth initiatives.
  • To apply to this hybrid Controller role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.

    Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract / temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract / temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M / F / Disability / Veterans.

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