Our client is a fast-growing, private equity-backed company with multiple locations across several states. Family-built over generations, it now grows through acquisitions as well as organically.
The Controller owns the accounting function and team, reports to the CFO, and has a real voice at the leadership table. This is a hands-on seat with room to build and scale the team as the company grows.
What you'll own
- Month-end close and financial statements across multiple entities and sites
- Inventory accounting across locations
- Annual audit and financial controls
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cash forecasting
- Tax and government compliance
- Getting acquired businesses onto the books
- Leading, coaching, and growing the accounting team
What you bring
- 8+ years in accounting, with team leadership
- Multi-entity, multi-site experience
- Inventory accounting
- Advanced ERP skills and strong presentation skills
- Bachelor's in Accounting or Business; CPA strongly preferred
Nice to have
- Private equity-backed experience
- Acquisition integration
- Multi-site services or field services experience
Details
- In office, northwest suburbs
- $150,000 to $200,000 base, depending on experience, plus 30% bonus
- Strong medical and dental with multiple plans, PTO, 401(k)
- Exposure to M&A and broader finance at a fast-growing company
Questions? Call or text Max Kendall at 847-877-9487.
Controller in Palatine at Connect Search, LLC
This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 2 days ago.