Controller

SENIOR GROUP CONTROLLER

Des Plaines, IL

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide enterprise-level oversight of accounting operations across all Plasticade Cortina Group locations, ensuring consistency & scalability
• Lead consolidated financial reporting, including accurate & timely monthly, quarterly, & annual close at the group level
• Partner with the CFO to drive financial strategy, accounting policy, & organizational alignment
• Oversee & guide site-level Controllers & accounting teams, ensuring standardized processes & accountability
• Lead integration efforts for acquired businesses, including alignment of systems, reporting, & internal controls
• Establish & maintain enterprise-wide accounting policies, internal controls, & GAAP compliance
• Direct external audit processes & serve as the primary liaison for auditors at the consolidated level
• Drive process improvements, standardization, & ERP/system optimization across multiple entities
• Support executive decision-making through financial insights, performance analysis, & cross-functional collaboration

POSITION REQUIRMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in multi-entity or multi-site environments
• Prior experience at the Controller level or above, with exposure to enterprise-level responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, consolidation, internal controls, & financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience leading through others (e.g., Controllers or site finance leaders)
• Experience in high-growth, acquisitive, or integration-heavy environments

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of manufacturing environments & cost accounting (oversight level vs. transactional ownership)
• Experience driving standardization across multiple business units or locations
• ERP transformation & multi-entity systems integration experience
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with selective hands-on involvement when needed
• Strong executive presence & ability to influence across functions & locations
• Change management & organizational transformation experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Daily in office schedule; occasional hybrid work may be approved based on managerial discretion & business needs
• When in office: moderate noise levels & prolonged computer use. Occasional presence in non-climate-controlled, high-noise production & warehouse areas where appropriate PPE must be worn
• Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000