Corporate Controller
Hendrickson · Woodridge, IL · 3 wk ago
Accounting$165k–$200k/yrFull-time
About the role
Responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of corporate accounting procedures and controls, and financial planning & analysis processes, which accurately state and evaluate the financial and operating performance of all business segments and locations worldwide. Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing finance policies and procedures. Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing audit compliance of internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
- Prepare periodic financial reports on both a routine and special request basis for established deadlines (e.g., monthly results, forecasts, plans, and Board of Directors meetings).
- Analyze and explain variances to forecast and plan; prepare recommendations and provide feedback to divisions on necessary requirements, changes, and concerns.
- Complete company analysis and reporting requirements (e.g., payroll, insurance, tax, quarterly data, year-end audit).
- Perform analytical review of operations from balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and overall business perspectives.
- Lead the company-wide financial planning process (AOP / 5-Year Strategy / Full Year Forecast) and contribute to overall strategy and operating plans.
- Serve as direct liaison with company operating divisions on accounting, planning, and reporting issues.
- Manage all planning and accounting responsibilities for corporate staff, including budget preparation, monthly reporting, journal entries, account analyses, reconciliations, and equity income for JVs.
- Lead and oversee U.S. payroll operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and consistency across all locations, strengthening internal controls, and driving process improvements.
- Prepare and process executive payroll.
- Develop, implement, and maintain company financial and operational performance measurements, modifying key indicators as necessary.
- Lead regular reviews of performance compared to prior year, budget, plan, and forecast.
- Develop and implement standard financial analysis techniques to identify key trends requiring immediate investigation or explanation.
- Coordinate and monitor company financial systems to support reporting, analysis, and planning processes, including working closely with the financial data consolidation system (OneStream).
- Deliver system administration services worldwide for OneStream users.
- Direct worldwide transfer pricing documentation, including liaison with external auditors as necessary.
- Provide strategic leadership, governance, and user training over corporate accounting systems, focusing on lease accounting, procurement card (p-card), and Travel & Entertainment (T&E) programs.
- Execute special analyses and projects as required (e.g., CERs, make/buy analyses, acquisitions, joint ventures).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA/CMA preferred.
- Understanding of GAAP and FASB announcements.
- 10-15 years of finance experience, preferably with a mix of operations and corporate positions within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience in manufacturing process improvement strongly preferred.
- Strong analysis, interpretation, and decision-making ability.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; project management experience preferred.
- Moderate travel required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life, travel, and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- 401K plans and pension plan.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Financial assistance programs for adoption and further education.
- Comprehensive wellness program and Employee Assistance Program.
Pay
$165,000–$200,000