Controller | Logistics & Cost Accounting

Controller | Logistics & Cost Accounting | $111K-$115K Full Time | Onsite | Crystal Lake, IL

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Controller for a full-time onsite position in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This position oversees the preparation, analysis, and distribution of consolidated financial statements and manages monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, including variance analysis. The Controller also supports expense management, job profitability, cost accounting, financial controls, and accounting operations.

Position Overview

Provide monthly reporting of company financial results, including general ledger and account reconciliations, fixed asset depreciation schedules, inventory controls, comparative and budgetary analysis, banking, and cash flow
Build and evaluate cost accounting structures and work with department managers to implement cost improvements
Create, monitor, and report on budgetary controls and financial analytics
Improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting functions and internal controls
Lead ERP implementation and optimization to improve financial reporting accuracy and efficiency
Document and maintain workflows and processes for Finance and Accounting functions
Lead day-to-day accounting and reporting functions and supervise the accounting staff team

Compensation

$111,000-$115,000

Schedule

Full-Time Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Onsite Crystal Lake, Illinois

Role

Lead annual insurance evaluations and renewals for liability, property and casualty, and workers' compensation insurance
Handle compliance including leases, quarry compliance, contract renewals, service agreements, IFTA reporting, and license plate renewals
Manage risk and collections of accounts
Approve and deposit checks and confirm positive pay
Prepare documentation for external auditors
Collaborate with operational department heads to build P&L statements for business units, locations, and jobs
Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance
Prepare and sign off on lien waivers and approve credit applications
Maintain equipment lists and analyze current portions of long-term debt in relation to current assets
Complete sales tax returns and real estate tax payments
Reconcile bank statements and loans
Manage cash and inter-company allocations
Serve as a liaison to Human Resources for payroll, benefits administration, personnel updates, and company policies
Support short- and long-term investment objectives and capital strategies with the President

Requirements

Industry Experience In Aggregate Construction Or Logistics Required CPA Or CA Required Public Accounting Experience Required Experience With Consolidated Financial Reporting And Accounting Close Processes Required Cost Accounting, Budgeting And Financial Analysis Experience Required ERP Implementation Or Optimization Experience Required Accounting Team Supervision Experience Required 5 Years Experience Required Per Job Listing Ability To Work Full-Time Onsite In Crystal Lake, Illinois Required Experience In Transportation, Logistics, Aggregate, Construction Materials Or Fleet-Heavy Operations Preferred Experience With Multi-Entity Or Multi-Location Accounting Preferred Experience With Job-Level Or Location-Level P&L Reporting Preferred Experience With IFTA, State And Local Tax, Licensing Or Fleet Compliance Preferred