Controller

Robert Half

Job Description

Corporate Controller to lead consolidations, reporting and general accounting as well as analysis Central Illinois. This role handles consolidations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and guide audit activities with a high level of precision. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in accounting and finance within a fast-paced environment, along with the leadership skills to strengthen a high-performing team and support executive decision-making.

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Responsibilities:

• Direct the company’s overall accounting, consolidations ,reporting, compliance, and strategic planning activities.

• Oversee consolidated financial statements across a multi-entity structure, including intercompany eliminations for a large portfolio of domestic and international entities.

• Manage quarterly and annual financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including preparation of lender-ready statements and supporting footnote disclosures.

• Lead external audit coordination from planning through completion, ensuring timely responses, strong documentation, and accurate resolution of audit matters.

• Supervise accounting operations related to inventory and manufacturing finance, maintaining strong controls and reliable reporting across business units.

• Build, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering an accountable, collaborative, and positive workplace culture.

• Present financial results, forecasts, and key business insights to executive leadership with clarity and confidence.

• Balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and integrity in financial data.

• Support financial processes involving foreign currency considerations and contribute to effective reporting across international operations.

• Provide leadership on finance system optimization efforts, including participation in ERP-related initiatives such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Finance & Operations implementations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or a similar certification is strongly preferred.

• 10 to 25 years of progressive experience in consolidations, accounting, audit, or financial reporting, ideally

• Demonstrated success preparing manufacturing or distribution experience inventory experience

• Strong background in multi-entity consolidations, including intercompany elimination entries across six or more entities.

• Experience leading audit engagements and managing relationships with external auditors.

• Knowledge of inventory accounting is required; experience in a manufacturing environment is highly valued.

• Familiarity with foreign exchange concepts and prior exposure to international business environments preferred.

• Proven leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to guide teams and influence executive stakeholders.

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