Controller at Creative Financial Staffing
Chicago, IL
About the Job
A top client of ours, headquartered in Chicago are looking to add a Controller to their growing Accounting & Finance team! Join today!
Boosting one of the largest and worlds leading wholesalers with a globally recognized brand, this client has 70 years of experience serving independent retailers! They support a spirit of entrepreneurial thinking, a passion for excellence, and fosters a workplace that promotes teamwork and shared knowledge.
Why work here:
Joining this client offers a culture that:
- Embraces personal and professional growth
- Recognizes diverse perspectives
- Provides competitive compensation
- Committed to volunteerism and community outreach
Responsibilities of the Controller:
- Responsible for all aspects of accounting (AP/AR, billing, general ledger entries, bank reconciliation, credit card expense report reconciliation, cash applications, collections)
- Analyze and revise existing accounting processes to streamline operations and develop and document any new processes and accounting policies as needed
- Process new customer credit references and assign credit limits and terms.
- Research technical accounting issues for compliance
- Perform month-end and year-end close processes, including working with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
- Conduct financial statement analyses and make appropriate recommendations to CEO/President
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
- Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Perform all duties of ERP Cost Accountant, inventory reporting, and preparation of inventory-related journal entries and special analysis as requested.
- Provide support to the payroll processing function.
- Maintain files and comply with record retention requirements.
- Manage, coach, and train/develop department team members.
- Additional accounting duties/special projects as necessary
Qualifications preferred for the Controller:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent desired but not required
- CPA, CMA, MS Acct and/or MBA credentials preferred but not required
- 4+ years relevant accounting experience with increasing roles of responsibility
- Experience with ERP administration and module implementation
- Advanced Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
- Can work in a team environment
- Willing to help and guide other teammates