Aegis is currently seeking a corporate controller to join our client's organization near Mount Prospect, IL.
**This position is an onsite role for the first 3-6 months with the opportunity to then work a hybrid work schedule. (Could come sooner - 2 days per week at home)
The ideal candidate has the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- 10+ years of manufacturing accounting
- Prior job experience working as a corporate controller. (this is not the next step for a plant controller – as they already have one!) (Sweet spot for experience would be 15-20 years of experience)
- 7+ years of experience leading an accounting and finance team (2 direct reports – with 4 people reporting to those 2 managers)
- At least 5 years of experience using SAP (MUST be SAP.)
- 7+ years of experience managing accounting functions, AP, AR, Payroll and CAPEX.
- 5+ years of experience managing all aspects of corporate tax including – federal, state, and local income taxes and sales/use tax issues.
- Experience overseeing month end close process
- Budgeting and forecasting experience.
- Financial statement preparation and reporting
- Experience with external audits
- Cash management/treasury experience
- Internal controls (SOX or similar control environment)
- Green flags; personable/easy to work with, good with multitasking and organization.
Nice to have:
- CPA certification
- Commercial grade manufacturing experience.
- Experience working for a global manufacturer.