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Controller

Controller

Creative Financial Staffing • Chicago, IL, United States
1 day ago
Salary
$140,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Controller

Salary: $140,000 $160,000

Our client is seeking a skilled Controller to join their U.S. general ledger team. This leadership role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting for U.S. entities, including managing monthly and quarterly close, consolidation, and balance sheet reviews. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Controller will play a key role in process improvement, team development, and strategic decision-making.

Why Join?

Recognized by Fortune and Forbes as a top workplace for diversity, women, and overall employee satisfaction. This company is also praised for its community engagement and philanthropic efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee U.S. general ledger accounting and consolidation
  • Manage monthly/quarterly close and reporting schedules
  • Lead journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis
  • Ensure SOX 404 compliance and U.S. GAAP standards
  • Partner on complex transactions and acquisitions
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes and systems
  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system enhancements and integrations

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in Accounting (Masters preferred)
  • CPA required; Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred
  • 5+ years in corporate accounting with 2+ years in leadership
  • Expertise in U.S. GAAP and financial close processes
  • Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (SAP/BPC a plus)
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
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