Corporate Controller at Creative Financial Staffing
Schamburg, IL
About the Job
Controller
Salary: $150k - $175k + 20% bonus potential and equity
About the Company: Our client is an innovative and exciting manufacturer of consumer products of natural snack foods. The company boasts an impressive growth trajectory and you’ll find a network of passionate and successful leaders bringing a wealth of experience in manufacturing and product development. A company that has taken the snack industry by storm with a variety of flavors that can be found in most retail stores.
About the Role: This is a newly created role reporting to the VP of Accounting. the Controller will take on the responsibility of the month-end close process. There is an initial travel requirements every other week for the first 6-9 months, and potentially monthly thereafter. The Controller will play a crucial role in managing the financial operations of the company, supervising a team of three, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the company and their products.
Controller Key Responsibilities:
- Own the month-end close process.
- Manage the annual audit.
- Handle trade accounting for chargebacks, promotions, and deductions.
- Oversee tax reporting.
- Manage cash flow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Cost management including inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS).
- Perform hands-on financial tasks and support the finance team.
Required Experience of the Controller:
- Must have manufacturing experience, particularly with month-end close processes and inventory management.
- Must have branded consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience, including trade accounting, rebates, chargebacks, promotions, and deduction accounting.
- Proven track record in a high-growth work environment.
- CPA certification is a plus.
- Strong cultural fit: driven, proactive, adaptable, and entrepreneurial-minded.
Benefits:
- Salary $150k-$175k + 20% bonus potential and equity participation.
- Be part of a dynamic and fast-growing company with a promising future.
If you have the required experience and are excited about contributing to a thriving company, we encourage you to apply and become part of this Company’s success story!
MaxSalary: USD175000
MinSalary: USD150000