Chicago Tag & Label · 1 day ago
Finance Controller
Libertyville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $155K/yrChicago Tag and Label is a leading provider of innovative and customized print and label solutions. The Controller will oversee the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and effective team leadership to support the company's financial health and growth.
ManufacturingPrinting
Hiring Manager
Julia Bord
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement
Prepare internal financial reports and dashboards for leadership; identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Monitor and manage organizational spending, while ensuring that accounting staff are appropriately coding expenses and revenues and are following both internal financial policies and external financial regulations
Ensure Sales & Operations are aligned based on sales growth/decline for inventory planning, staffing implications, and working capital needs
Collaborate with auditors during the annual audit, managing the audit and ensuring timely responses to requests, and accurate financial data is supplied
Review cost variances recorded in the general ledger from the shop floor data collection system to identify anomalies requiring investigation
Analyze costing and margin reports and provide insights to support business decisions based on scope of work, including by item, product type, customer, and other relevant dimensions
Oversee the month end close including all general ledger functions, account reconciliations, and ensure the accuracy of financial records and transactions
Responsible for the overall management of the General Ledger and Balance Sheet to ensure accuracy of financial data
Monitor and manage organizational spending, while ensuring that accounting staff are appropriately coding expenses and revenues and are in compliance with both internal financial policies and external financial regulations
Prepare and file sales and use tax returns, 1099, as well as other state, local, or federal reporting in a timely manner
Yearend review: Coordinate and prepare documentation requested by outside accounting firm for financial statement compilation and tax return preparations
Full-Cycle Accounting Support: Manage accounting team members with their daily/monthly responsibilities and provide solutions to situations and questions that arise
Working knowledge of how to complete all accounting processes and reporting managed by you including but not limited to: A/R, revenue recognition, A/P, PO billing, prepaids, accruals, depreciation, sales tax reporting, payroll reporting
Learning the industry and its dynamics to accounting including but not limited to: manufacturer credits, manufacturer reward programs, education, commission earnings, results reporting
Back-up for the Human Resource Department – i.e., running payroll, etc. – when necessary
When rising to a certain threshold, oversee calculated decisions with credit approvals on customers who have slow payment history, limited D&B information, or the company is at risk of losing the account. Balance obtaining business with protecting the company financially
Cash Flow projection delivery weekly with insight analysis to upper management/owners plus collaboration with purchasing department on inventory dynamics
Completes the weekly cashflow forecast and reviews and approves the weekly AP register/check runs
Develops and implements internal controls, ensures adherence to accounting standards (like GAAP), and supports external audits
Process improvement: Review and/or develop accounting policies and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy
Manage, mentor and guide accounting staff on tasks
Foster a cohesive and competent finance team
Ensure that staff perform tasks effectively, efficiently
Build good rapport across all departments and with outside manufacturers
Budget development, monitor spending, and provide variance analysis
Contributing to strategic thinking by providing financial information and recommendations to upper management, helping to align accounting goals with overall organizational objectives
Part of committee for evaluating and procuring appropriate and effective insurance (Health, Business, Auto, Personal liability, Workmen’s Comp. etc.) products for the company. Actively participates in Health Insurance Plan/purchases
Actively participates in 401K Plan internal committee
Works with other departments to gather financial data and support sound decision-making
Maintain accounting systems and tools (NetSuite)
Recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred but not required
Proficiency in accounting software – NetSuite and advanced Excel skills a must
Proven experience in accounting and financial management in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, and accounting principles
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
Managerial experience
Attention to detail to ensure quality work, and deadlines are adhered to
Ability to use discretion when managing sensitive and confidential information
Must pass criminal, credit and professional references background check
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, company paid life insurance
Flexible Spending Plan
401(k) plan with Profit Sharing
Time off plans including company paid holidays, vacation, and Illinois paid leave
Supportive company culture focused on growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction
Company
Chicago Tag & Label
We offer the industry’s most Innovative Print Solutions when it comes to form labels, labels and tags to fit your needs It’s our business to understand, identify and analyze your current product, process, and communicate the best design options to meet your conditions.
Founded in 1946
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase