Corporate Controller CPA
Crystal Lake, IL - USA
Job Summary
Corporate Controller (Aggregate Construction & Logistics)
Drive profitability ERP implementation and operational cost accounting for an industry leader.
We are seeking a hands-on strategically-minded Corporate Controller with a background in CPA/CA Public Accounting and deep operational experience in Aggregate Construction Bulk Hauling or Logistics. If you excel at accelerating the monthly close refining asset-heavy cost structures and leading enterprise ERP optimizations apply today.
Core Skills & Qualifications
- Public Accounting Foundation: Active CPA or CA license with foundational experience in public accounting audits.
- Financial Reporting & Close: Mastery of complex consolidated financial statements variance analysis and managing tight month-end closes (reporting by the 10th business day).
- Industrial Cost Accounting: Proven track record building cost frameworks for multi-location plants quarries or regional trucking fleets to monitor job profitability.
- ERP Process Improvement: Direct experience spearheading ERP implementation and optimization to scale automated accounting functions (AP/AR fixed assets inventory).
- Industry Compliance & Logistics: Fluent in specialized asset management including IFRA reporting license plate renewals quarry compliance and lien waivers.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Control & Strategy: Oversee all general ledger structures cash management debt analysis inter-company allocations and external auditor preparation.
- Operational Profitability: Partner directly with the President and operational department heads to build unit-level P&Ls manage expenses and identify cost inefficiencies.
- Risk & Corporate Governance: Manage accounts receivable collection risks complete sales/real estate tax filings and lead annual liability/workers compensation insurance renewals.
- Leadership & Culture: Supervise mentor and delegate to the internal accounting staff team while driving a progressive data-led company culture.