Unknown Company
chicago, il • Posted 2 days ago
Onsite Full Time General

Controller

Salary: $130,000 - $175,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Serve as the top accounting leader with full ownership of financial operations and reporting
• Partner closely with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and key financial decisions
• Lead and develop an accounting team while helping shape the future finance organization
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and internal control enhancements
• Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where new ideas are encouraged and implemented

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including financial reporting and variance analysis
• Oversee wholesale accounts receivable, retailer deductions, remittance reconciliations, and cash application processes
• Manage accounts payable operations, vendor relationships, and payment processes across domestic and international suppliers
• Lead inventory accounting, COGS reporting, inventory reconciliations, and gross margin analysis
• Serve as the accounting lead for ERP systems, reporting enhancements, and process improvements
• Manage accounting staff and support audits, budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional financial initiatives

Qualifications for the Controller:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior Controller or senior accounting leadership experience with ownership of the full month-end close process
• Strong experience with inventory accounting, ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), and advanced Excel

$130K-$175K

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Controller in chicago at Unknown Company

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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