Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Are you a hands‑on accounting professional, ready to jump in and handle the accounting function for multiple entities? Our client, the owners of Tempesta Salumi, Tempesta Market, and Volo Quality Meats, is a growing, family‑owned business and looking for an experienced group controller to join their team!

• Newly created position reporting directly to the owner!
• Onsite location in Vernon Hills with some flexibility.
• Neighborly, family atmosphere and culture.
• Responsible for overseeing the accounting function for multiple entities ensuring timely and accurate reporting to the owners.
• Handle the close process for multiple locations including the analysis and balancing of accounts, bank reconciliation, journal entries, etc.
• Produce consolidated financial reports and provide information and reports as needed.
• Manage accounting staff and oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, bookkeeping and payroll, as well as HR and IT.
• Develop, implement, maintain process improvements to increase efficiency and improve financial and operational reporting and analysis.
• Calculate and ensure remittance of sales and use tax.
• Calculate current ratio, gross and net margins, labor cost percentage, food cost ratio, COGS.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure debt coverage liquidity. Monitor fixed assets and calculate Cap Ex.
• Conduct food waste audits and review menu item profitability.
• Ensure inventory accuracy, monitor usage/turnover ratio, and review for completeness.
• Act as point of contact for outside accountants and maintain documentation for accounting and tax purposes.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets; perform variance analysis monthly.
• Responsible for overseeing business insurance and monitoring risk management.

About YOU!

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA license required.
• 7+ years of accounting experience including at least 4 as a controller in a multiple entity environment; manufacturing and restaurant experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Products (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Quick Books online. Knowledge of Toast software a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal equity, market data, the candidate’s qualifications— including but not limited to specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, relevant degrees or certifications. The salary range estimate below is inclusive of all departments, and offered salaries may vary within the given range between departments. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this level is $100,000 to $140,000 annualized and other competitive benefits.