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Justrite Safety Group · 1 day ago

Vice President, Corporate Controller & Treasurer

Deerfield, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$240K/yr - $275K/yr

12+ years exp

Justrite Safety Group is a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet through advanced industrial safety solutions. They are seeking a Vice President, Corporate Controller & Treasurer to oversee all accounting, financial consolidations, treasury, and internal control functions, ensuring financial integrity and compliance in a multi-site manufacturing environment.

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Responsibilities

Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, revenue recognition, fixed assets and intercompany accounting

Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across multiple entities leveraging different ERP systems

Oversee preparation of GAAP financial statements for executives, Board, and PE sponsors

Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors; manage annual audits, quality of earnings, and other transaction-related diligence

Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in compliance with SOX-lite or sponsor standards

Partner with operations to ensure accurate standard costing, variance analysis, and margin visibility

Company technical accounting lead that ensure compliance in areas of highly technical nature (i.e. pension accounting, medical IBNR/IBNP, foreign exchange gain or loss)

Responsible for the company wide financial consolidation system (OneStream) used for US GAAP financial statements and financial reporting tools

Drive a centralized structure with strong date governance to ensure OneStream is the true system of record for all internal, external financial reporting needs

Lead enhancements, implementations, or integrations as needed. Drive process improvements and automation to enhance scalability, accuracy, and speed

Own all treasury functions, including cash management, liquidity forecasting, banking relationships, and covenant compliance

Oversee debt compliance and reporting under the company’s credit facilities, coordinate with lenders and private equity sponsors

Lead cash flow forecasting and scenario modeling to support strategic decisions, acquisitions, and capital allocation

Evaluate and manage insurance programs, risk management activities and foreign exchange exposure as applicable

Help manage working capital optimization initiatives, including inventory, AR, AP, and supply chain financing

Help in the preparation of monthly/quarterly board packages and executive presentation that synthesize performance results with forward-looking insights

Align internal reporting with private-equity sponsor requirements, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timeliness

Support debt covenant reporting, lender requirements, and other financial compliance needs

Ensure company has the proper controls and tracking in place that would support exit readiness with minimal quality of earning adjustments

Drive controls and compliance around spending targets for SG&A and lead the preparation of the management incentive program

Lead and develop a high-performing team capable of supporting a fast-paced, data-driven PE environment

Foster a culture of strong financial controls, accountability, continuous improvement, and partnership

Champion adoption of modern financial systems, business intelligence tools, and automation strategies

Qualification

CPAGAAPTreasury operationsPrivate equity experienceERP systemsFinancial consolidation softwareManufacturing industry experienceAnalytical skillsLeadership abilitiesCommunication skillsProject management skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, CPA required

12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including senior controllership roles

Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, audit management, lender reporting and treasury operations

Strong technical accounting judgement and attention to detail

Manufacturing industry experience required, knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory management and strong cost controls

Experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor)

Proficiency in financial consolidation software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion/HFM, OneStream, Vena etc.) is a must

Proven ability to communicate with C-suite, business unit leadership and board-level stakeholders

Advanced proficiency leveraging Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc…) is required

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities (coach, mentor, and develop staff)

Preferred

Experience working in a private-equity-owned environment strongly preferred

Prior experience in private equity-backed businesses strongly preferred

Entrepreneurial spirit; comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy

Strong team orientation with the ability to work collaboratively

Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment efficiently and effectively

Project management skills, including experience creating, prioritizing, scheduling, tracking reviewing, and ensuring completion of tasks by set deadlines

Display follow-through on all tasks and a readiness to do what it takes, flexibility and willingness to work overtime, if necessary, to complete assignments and meet deadlines