Assistant Controller - Hybrid - Lake Forest, IL
4 days left
I'm partnered with the CFO at a high growth, privately held, global, manufacturer of world-class products located near Lake Forest, IL. The company is growing through strategic acquisitions to grow their manufacturing footprint, and are now seeking to add an Assistant Controller to the team. This client is open to either a current Assistant Controller or an Accounting Manager looking for their next step up!
Reporting into the Controller with daily communication to the CFO, you will have full ownership of the Accounting & Finance function, while leading and mentoring a team of 5+ individuals. As the Assistant Controller, you will also drive key process improvements to create efficiencies within the organization involving month-end, costing, system implementations, and more.
Client Details
I'm partnered with the CFO at a high growth, privately held, global, manufacturer of world-class products located near Lake Forest, IL. The company is growing through strategic acquisitions to grow their manufacturing footprint, and are now seeking to add an Assistant Controller to the team. This client is open to either a current Assistant Controller or an Accounting Manager looking for their next step up!
Reporting into the Controller with daily communication to the CFO, you will have full ownership of the Accounting & Finance function, while leading and mentoring a team of 5+ individuals. As the Assistant Controller, you will also drive key process improvements to create efficiencies within the organization involving month-end, costing, system implementations, and more.
Description
Assistant Controller Responsibilities:
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The Successful Assistant Controller will have:
Job Offer
Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Reporting into the Controller with daily communication to the CFO, you will have full ownership of the Accounting & Finance function, while leading and mentoring a team of 5+ individuals. As the Assistant Controller, you will also drive key process improvements to create efficiencies within the organization involving month-end, costing, system implementations, and more.
Client Details
I'm partnered with the CFO at a high growth, privately held, global, manufacturer of world-class products located near Lake Forest, IL. The company is growing through strategic acquisitions to grow their manufacturing footprint, and are now seeking to add an Assistant Controller to the team. This client is open to either a current Assistant Controller or an Accounting Manager looking for their next step up!
Reporting into the Controller with daily communication to the CFO, you will have full ownership of the Accounting & Finance function, while leading and mentoring a team of 5+ individuals. As the Assistant Controller, you will also drive key process improvements to create efficiencies within the organization involving month-end, costing, system implementations, and more.
Description
Assistant Controller Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of 5+ individuals
- Foster continuous improvement in cost accounting to enhance the precision, depth, and practical application of cost data
- Oversight of month end close processes
- Oversee day-to-day A/R and A/P functions
- Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
- Assessing current accounting operations and evaluating and improving internal control systems.
- Ensuring that effective internal controls are in place to ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and for financial reporting.
- Support the activities of the outside CPA firm(s)
- Prepare monthly financial statements for internal and external distribution
Profile
The Successful Assistant Controller will have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance
- 5+ years of experience within Accounting
- Manufacturing experience
- Cost accounting experience (or some exposure)
- Management experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Job Offer
- Competitive compensation package, including base and bonus
- Strong benefits package and 401k match
- Fast and stable growing company
- Ample room to progress your career internally or within another business unit/division
- Highly visible role, partnering with senior leaders
- Awesome team culture
- Opportunity to put a stamp in this role
Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.