Corporate Controller - Food - Elk Grove Village, IL
Corporate Controller - Food - Elk Grove Village, IL
Michael Page
Elk Grove Village, IL
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- Multi-million dollar manufacturing experience within a well-known organization|Flexible working environment
I'm partnered with the CFO at a global, multi-million dollar food & beverage manufacturing company in Wood Dale, IL. The company is growing through strategic acquisitions to grow their Accounting team and are now seeking to add on a Corporate Controller to their team.
This client is a market leader in their space, utilized by some of the biggest names in the industry. As the Controller, you will have the opportunity to lead their entire accounting team and drive process improvements.
Job Description
- Responsible for the month-end close process, focusing on process improvements to speed up the close process, automate it, and minimize errors.
- Lead the effort to reduce the close process from 8-10 days to 5 days.
- Hands-on involvement in the close process, including booking journal entries, bank reconciliations, and other tasks.Work with the warehouse to ensure accurate inventory tracking and conduct inventory cycle counts.
- Collaborate with the warehouse to understand raw materials inventory, inventory usage, and ensure accurate inventory records.
- Manage the cost accounting function and provide support to the pricing team.
- Manage the relationship with the external tax advisor, communicating with them and requesting necessary information.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Prior management experience
- Manufacturing industry or relevant industry
- CPA is nice to have
- Strong system experience and integration implementation experience
- Highly competitive compensation package
- Lucrative bonus potential
- Strong benefits
- Ample room to progress your career within a well-known organization
- Flexible working environment
- Highly visible role, reporting to the CFO
Quote job ref: JN-062024-6447512
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance -
Industries
Personal Care Product Manufacturing, Retail Groceries, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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