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Controller


Job Location:

Crystal Lake, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 111000 - 120000
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 19 August 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mid-senior
5 Years
Bachelors degree
Accounting/Auditing
Logistics and Supply Chain
1
No
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Department Accounting

Reports To President

Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Primary Purpose of Position

The Controller is responsible for the oversight preparation analysis and distribution of the companys consolidated financial statements and manages the monthly quarterly and annual accounting close processes including variance analysis to ensure accurate timely and relevant financial reporting. The Controller working with other management will have ownership of achieving company performance metrics including expense management and job profitability.

Responsibilities

Provide monthly reporting of all company financial results by the 10th of the month following including general ledger and account reconciliations fixed asset depreciation schedules inventory controls comparative and budgetary financial analysis banking and cash flow ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Build and evaluate cost accounting structures for all areas of the business identify inefficiencies and work with department managers to implement cost improvements.

Create monitor and report around budgetary controls including providing financial analytics around all areas of financial cost production operational and budgetary reporting.

Continue to improve efficiency accuracy and effectiveness of all accounting functions and internal controls including purchasing/accounts payable billing/accounts receivable cost accounting financial reporting etc.

Lead the ERP implementation and optimization to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.

In coordination with third-party IT service providers oversight of information systems hardware networking and software services.

Document and maintain workflow and processes for all Finance and Accounting functions including evaluation and maintenance of the proper systems and control environment for all entities.

Lead the day-to-day accounting and reporting functions including supervising the accounting staff team.

Lead annual insurance evaluations and renewal processes for all liability property and casualty and workers compensation insurance ensuring most cost-effective insurance strategies. Handle all compliance including leases quarry compliance contract renewals service agreements IFTA reporting license plate renewals etc.

Manage risk and collections of accounts.

Approve and deposit checks and confirm positive pay.

Prepare documentation for external auditors.

Collaborate with operational department heads to build P&L statements for each business unit location and job to accurately reflect financial performance.

Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance including balance sheets and P&L statements.

Prepare and sign off on lien waivers and approve credit applications.

Maintain equipment list and analyze the level of current portion of long-term debt in relation to current assets.

Complete sales tax returns and real estate tax payments.

Reconcile bank statements and loans.

Cash management and inter-company allocations.

Serve as a liaison to Human Resources providing support for payroll benefits administration personnel updates and upholding company policies.

With President support short and long-term investment objectives including growth of existing business units acquisition strategies and future divestiture events. Based on these objectives develop short and long-term capital strategies and structures which optimize balanced financial and operational performance.



Requirements

Performance Expectations

Communicate effectively with co-workers and management about the finances of the business and justify certain financial recommendations

Strong numerical proficiency organization good problem-solving skills and excellent use of logic.

Strong understanding of accounting processes and financial data analysis

Excellent leadership skills and big-picture method in approaching tasks

Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting

Ability to translate complex financial concepts to managers at all levels

Financial project management

Ability to delegate tasks accordingly

Be a role model for a positive and progressive company culture.




Required Skills:

Performance Expectations Communicate effectively with co-workers and management about the finances of the business and justify certain financial recommendations Strong numerical proficiency organization good problem-solving skills and excellent use of logic. Strong understanding of accounting processes and financial data analysis Excellent leadership skills and big-picture method in approaching tasks Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting Ability to translate complex financial concepts to managers at all levels Financial project management Ability to delegate tasks accordingly Be a role model for a positive and progressive company culture.