Corporate Controller up to $220K (Oak Brook/Hybrid)

Corporate Controller up to $220K (Oak Brook/Hybrid)

Location: Oak Brook, Illinois (Hybrid, some travel required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $180,000–$220,000 base salary, plus up to 25% annual bonus based on performance

Schedule: Standard business hours, Monday–Friday

Reporting Structure: Reports to Executive Leadership, collaborates with global finance contacts

Team: Small, multi-site finance/accounting group

Role Overview

A confidential division within a larger organization is seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee financial operations and support strategic initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role for a senior finance professional who enjoys both high-level planning and direct involvement in daily processes. The successful candidate will manage a distributed team, drive improvements in financial controls, and provide analysis to support business decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain systems for accurate record-keeping and audit trails
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, challenging assumptions to drive optimal outcomes
• Manage cash flow, accounts payable, receivables, and related financial activities
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure timely resolution of findings
• Support integration and financial planning for new business initiatives and acquisitions
• Provide commercial guidance on contracts, risk management, and operational finance matters
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture within the finance team
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Partner with leadership to analyze business performance and support growth strategies
• Oversee payroll, tax, insurance, and other operational finance functions

What You Bring

• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial planning roles, including team leadership
• Demonstrated success in financial oversight for organizations with up to $300 million in revenue
• Experience with multi-location financial operations and consolidations
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus, as well as implementation experience
• Background in product-based environments preferred
• Ability to travel as needed for business purposes
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and support organizational change

Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 160 hours a year and 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law
• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled