Assistant Corporate Controller
About the role
HenricksenHenricksen (Oak Brook, IL) is a full-service contract furniture dealership specializing in office, healthcare, education, government, senior living, and hospitality spaces. Founded in 1962, Henricksen has grown into a leading national dealership with twelve offices, 300+ full-time employees, and annual sales of $300+ million. With 300+ manufacturer partnerships, Henricksen offers a wide range of products including systems furniture, casegoods, seating, lounge, and conference furnishings, as well as architectural solutions like modular walls, flooring, lighting, sound masking, and technology equipment. Henricksen is one of the largest privately-owned dealer partners of HNI in the United States, which includes brands such as Allsteel, Gunlocke, HBF, The HON Company, and Kimball International.
Key Responsibilities
Department Operations Leadership: Maintain department efficiency and value through accountability and integration of proven practices, standards, and processes. Work with department leaders to manage resources, investments, and priorities in alignment with organization strategy. Oversee and enforce accounting standards and internal controls to maintain financial integrity, transparency, and accuracy. Serve as second-tier escalation point to resolve, expedite, and mitigate challenges/delays in process and/or work delivery.
Process, Policy, + Procedure Integration: Ensure core process, policies, and procedures are implemented with consistency and accountability across the organization. Collaborate across departments, functions, teams, and partners to coordinate work and stay aligned. Outline and communicate department direction, services, and operating guidelines across the organization. Identify, approve, and/or lead continuous improvement and investment efforts to optimize efficiency and effectiveness of core process and procedures (e.g., specifications, tools, technology, application).
Financial Management + Reporting: Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaid's, amortization, and reclassification's. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including consolidation and reconciliation of accounts, in compliance with regulatory standards. Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records. Serve as liaison with external auditors and financial affiliates.
Strategy Execution: Assess, inform, and direct team and department priorities to facilitate business growth and outcomes. Collaborate on strategic initiatives and improvements to advance priorities, programs, and targeted outcomes. Progress and adjust team and department priorities in alignment with targeted goals and metrics.
Workforce Planning and Management: Partner with department leaders, CFO and Human Resources to forecast, develop, and implement workforce plan in alignment with projections. Collaborate with Human Resources to secure and onboard required talent according to plan and changing business needs. Engage and grow talent across the department through strategic staffing, coaching/mentoring, and development. Foster employee wellbeing through ongoing efforts to prioritize, negotiate, and balance workload across the department. Resolve and advise on elevated people issues and inquires in alignment with core values and required processes. Implement performance management and succession planning activities and decisions that fuel engagement, accurately recognize and differentiate performance, and contribute to a positive employee experience.
Client and Partner Relationship Management: Maintain and promote open communication, process alignment, and a shared organization-wide view. Establish and nurture relationships across organization, partners, and financial affiliates. Liaison with department and executive leadership. Assess relationship changes and their implications to core process and department workflow operations. Leverage relationships and industry expertise to recommend mutually beneficial outcomes within defined parameters. Foster connections and relationships across offices to fuel exceptional client and employee experiences and results.
Qualifications
Education And Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or a related field
7+ years’ experience in accounting or finance
Successful track record in leading and growing teams in a multi-team accounting or related function
Proficiency in financial controlling
Strong technical accounting skills with solid knowledge of GAAP
Analytical aptitude with ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights
Possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills orientation
Conscientious and flexible, with a strong work ethic and problem-solving orientation
Proven track record of effective communication (written and verbal) and collaboration across various audiences, situations, and medium
Advanced proficiency in Excel and proficient in other Microsoft Office365 applications (including MS Word, SharePoint, Teams, and PowerPoint)
Preferred:
Relevant certification (CPA, CGMA, or CMA)
Knowledge of FP&A
Salary Range
$110,000 - $140,000/year
Additional Information
Henricksen offers competitive wages based on skills and experience as well as comprehensive benefits packages. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Henricksen is fully committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that integrates its Core Values in every action, every interaction, and every decision.