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Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60623, USA
Listing for: CFS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-06
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Controller, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 130000 - 175000 USD Yearly USD 130000.00 175000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 (Net Suite preferred), and advanced Excel

$130K-$175K

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