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Corporate Controller

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Trustwell
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-06
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 210000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 210000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Trustwell is looking for ambitious, energetic problem-solvers who enjoy a fast-paced team environment filled with challenges and career growth opportunities in a rapidly growing tech firm. Trustwell is on a mission to change the food industry. Combining FoodLogiQ’s supply chain management software with Genesis’ nutritional analysis and label development solution, the Trustwell Connect platform creates the food industry’s only full-scale solution connecting product development and regulatory-compliant labeling with supplier compliance, enhanced traceability, and automated recall management.

From food and supplement manufacturers to retail grocers and restaurant chains, more than 2,500 food companies around the world use Trustwell software as their trusted source for compliance and quality solutions in the food industry. For more information, visit

Role:
Corporate Controller FLSA:
Full Time | Exempt | Salaried | Remote (US)

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer Scope of Position:

The Corporate Controller will serve as a hands‑on leader in Trustwell’s accounting operations, driving financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and the maintenance of best‑in‑class accounting standards. This highly visible role demands deep technical accounting expertise, a sharp operational mindset, and a proactive approach to optimizing financial processes. The ideal candidate will play a key role in aligning day‑to‑day execution with long‑term financial strategy, partnering cross‑functionally to support Trustwell’s continued growth and mission‑driven success.

Success in this role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights, streamline accounting operations for scalability, and uphold the highest standards of accuracy and integrity. Building strong cross‑functional relationships, anticipating financial risks, and continuously improving processes will be key to driving both operational excellence and strategic impact.

A commitment to Trustwell’s mission and a hands‑on approach to leadership will be essential for long‑term success in this role.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but limited to:
  • Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, tax compliance, and financial reporting.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Manage the month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and maintaining the current close by EOD workday 2.
  • Lead the annual external audit process and coordinate with external auditors for the US and UK.
  • Design, document, implement, and continuously improve a scalable internal‑control environment, including appropriate segregation of duties, approval authorities, account reconciliations, and management review controls.
  • Identify accounting processes that will not scale with the company’s growth and proactively redesign them before they become constraints.
  • Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Legal to improve billing accuracy, contract‑to‑cash processes, collections, and customer payment terms.
  • Deep knowledge and first‑hand experience applying ASC 606, ASC 805, and ASC 350‑40.
  • Own revenue recognition policies and processes under ASC 606, including contract review, deferred revenue, contract assets/liabilities, and commissions where applicable.
  • Partner with FP&A and Revenue Operations to ensure consistency between bookings, billings, ARR, revenue, deferred revenue, and cash collections.
  • Own the accounting systems environment and drive automation, systems integration, and process improvements that improve scalability, accuracy,…
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