Controller

StevenDouglas is partnered with a Lemont based sales and rentals organization to identify a Controller! This role will report directly to the newly appointed CFO and oversee the accounting functions. Responsibilities for this position: Financial Reporting: Prepare and ensure accuracy of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, adhering to GAAP principles. Management: Manage processes and staff to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including reconciliations and financial analysis Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist with the annual budget process and periodic updates to budget to provide forecasts. Expense Analysis: Conduct regular analysis of expense variances, providing insights to management for cost control and decision-making. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Tax Compliance: Assist in preparing documentation for tax filings, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations. Audit Support: Lead the annual audit process, work with external auditors and provide necessary financial documentation and support. Qualifications and skills: Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, a combination of public and related industry is ideal. Public accounting experience is preferential. Self-starter with strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills Demonstrated ability to lead and train a team Demonstrated expertise in general ledger accounting operational cycles, including ownership of closing process Demonstrated strong technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP with ability to work independently High level of organization, accuracy and ability to manage to deadlines Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent communication skills, both writing and verbal #J-18808-Ljbffr StevenDouglas