Controller - Financial Leadership Role

2 days ago


Park Ridge, Illinois, United States Michael Page Full time
About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing, global catering company that partners with well-known companies. They are seeking a Controller to join their team due to the immense growth they are experiencing.

Job Description

The Controller will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and presenting financial reports and budgets throughout the year. They will inform management about significant variances and their effects on operations. The Controller will also develop forecasts and budgets on a monthly and annual basis as needed.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and reconciling fixed assets with the unit's general ledger
  • Overseeing the competitive bidding process, identifying accounting and financial issues, and proposing timely solutions
  • Monitoring and authorizing all purchases, expenses, salaries, sales, and payments
  • Analyzing financial data and recommending actions to enhance profitability
  • Managing month-end and year-end closing processes, and coordinating and delegating tasks to accounting staff as required
  • Supervising Billing, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition
  • Ensuring internal control over revenues, assets, and liabilities, and maintaining accounts according to standardized systems
  • Guaranteeing accurate accounting and timely financial reporting to management
  • Assessing departmental performance and adjusting operations as necessary to achieve overall goals and objectives
  • Creating strong relationships with clients, vendors, banking institutions, auditors, and other stakeholders
Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance (or related field) and 5+ years of experience in Accounting. Manufacturing industry experience is a plus. Familiarity with inventory process and strong Microsoft Excel knowledge are also required. Software system experience, particularly Microsoft Navision, is a nice to have.

What's on Offer

The company offers a competitive compensation package, bonus potential, strong benefits, and ample room to progress your career long-term. You will also have the opportunity to work in a global environment, with a rapidly growing organization, and a highly visible role, working directly with the Regional Director and General Manager.



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