Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert has partnered with a midsized trade services organization in the suburbs of Chicago that is searching for a Controller on a permanent basis.
This role will be the top finance and accounting profession in the organization and will be responsible for leading training and completing the accounting and finance function on an inoffice basis.
The client will be responsible for:
Oversight of all finance and accounting functions to include Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable and General Ledger
Leading team of 3 accountants
Financial reporting for multiple entities and funds
Compliance activities within the accounting department
Representation of the finance organization on the leadership team
Presenting monthly quarterly and yearly reporting and analytics to executive team
Other duties as assigned
Candidate should have the following background:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related major from a reputable institution
CPA and/or public accounting experience is preferred but not required
10 years of experience in accounting including 3 at a Manager/Director level
Experience with Quickbooks Online
Previous leadership experience to hire train develop and keep key employees
Ability to describe finance functions and how they align to organizational goals
Can do attitude to support organizational goals
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excel skills to include vlookups macros and other automated functionality
Strategic goalsetting thinker to help guide the organization into the future
The Controller will oversee three accountants and be responsible for all financial reporting of the Organizations multiple training locations and would report directly to the Organizations Executive Director. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 10 years experience be detailed oriented a good communicator and have extensive working knowledge with QuickBooks.
*Excellent employee benefit package including a pension in a quality working environment.
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