Controller

Diversified Industrial & Distribution Holding Company (Hybrid) Compensation Base Salary: Up to $200,000 15% Annual Bonus Work Model: Hybrid schedule - Park Ridge, IL location with convenient public transportation access Company Overview We are partnering with a large privately held industrial holding company with a diversified portfolio of operating businesses across manufacturing, distribution, processing, and industrial services sectors. The organization has built a long-standing reputation for operational excellence, strategic growth, and customer-focused execution. With multiple business units operating across North America, the company provides a complex and dynamic environment for accounting and finance professionals seeking broad exposure across consolidations, operational finance, leadership, and business partnership. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, the Controller will oversee corporate accounting, financial reporting, consolidations, internal controls, and shared services activities across a multi-entity organization. This role offers significantly broader exposure than a traditional Controller position, combining technical accounting leadership, business partnership, process improvement, operational finance, and executive-level visibility. The Controller will work closely with finance leaders supporting multiple operating businesses while managing a small corporate accounting team and helping drive standardization and best practices across the broader organization. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Consolidations Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities Oversee consolidated financial reporting and elimination processes Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies Support internal and external reporting requirements Supervise and develop accounting team members while fostering accountability and continuous improvement Partner with finance leaders across operating companies to improve reporting consistency and accuracy Assess organizational structure, talent needs, and process effectiveness within the accounting function Establish and maintain strong financial governance and control frameworks Internal Controls & Process Improvement Evaluate and strengthen internal controls across key accounting and financial reporting processes Improve efficiency and standardization across accounting policies and procedures Leverage technology and automation to streamline workflows and reporting activities Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance and accounting operations Business Partnership & Strategic Support Collaborate with FP&A and operational leadership to develop meaningful management reporting and analytics Support executive leadership with financial insights and decision-support analysis Participate in strategic projects, business initiatives, and organizational improvement efforts Build strong relationships across finance, operations, and executive leadership teams Ideal Candidate Profile Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required CPA required 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong experience with U.S. GAAP, consolidations, eliminations, and financial reporting Prior leadership experience within accounting organizations preferred Experience within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or multi-site operating environments strongly preferred Experience supporting organizations with multiple business units or legal entities preferred Advanced Excel skills required Large ERP system experience strongly preferred Strong communication skills with ability to interact effectively with executive leadership and operational stakeholders Preferred Backgrounds Assistant Controllers ready for broader leadership responsibilities Current Controllers within mid-sized operating companies Manufacturing and distribution accounting leaders Public accounting Managers or Senior Managers with significant manufacturing, industrial, or distribution client exposure Professionals with experience operating in decentralized business environments Why This Opportunity Broad exposure across corporate accounting, operational finance, consolidations, and leadership Direct partnership with senior finance leadership Visibility across multiple business units and executive teams Opportunity to influence process improvement and organizational standardization efforts Strong compensation package with bonus opportunity Long-term growth potential within a large, diversified operating platform High-impact role with meaningful strategic and operational involvement #J-18808-Ljbffr Connect Search, LLC