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CFS · 5 hours ago

US Controller

Itasca, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $240K/yr

15+ years exp

CFS is a platform focused on bringing people together, with a strong culture rooted in kindness and inclusivity. They are seeking a VP, US Controller to lead and direct global accounting functions, manage a high-performing team, and ensure compliance with accounting standards while driving process optimization.

Human ResourcesStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead, manage and develop a high performing accounting team, driving performance by setting goals and development plans and fostering an environment to achieve those goals through ongoing feedback

Partner with the leadership team, cross functional leaders, and other members of the finance team to provide advice on financial implications of business activities and to ensure business objectives are delivered

Drive efficiency, optimization, and automation of business processes and develop and document accounting policies to standardize processes and strengthen internal controls

Lead and actively participate in business initiatives and projects, including operationalizing the accounting for new transactions, implementation of new accounting standards, and serve as a key partner in the implementation of business and accounting systems

Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated close procedures and ensure the timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy of information used to prepare internal financial reporting to management

Oversee the global accounting team to ensure standardization of processes and timely and accurate month- and year-end closings of accounting transactions in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards

Work closely with FP&A team on reporting efforts related to senior leadership presentations, budgeting, monthly forecasting, and reporting of actuals

Partner with external auditors and manage audit requests to drive timely completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits

Responsible for timely execution of SOX controls across the accounting team

Support M&A integration activities and related purchase accounting requirements

Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Qualification

CPA designationUS GAAP knowledgeSOX complianceERP system implementationPublic accounting experienceFinancial services experienceCommunication skillsTeam managementProblem-solvingTime management