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This role oversees the month-end and year-end close processes, manages external audits, and ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.\r\n2-3 days onsite in NW suburbs.\r\nKey ResponsibilitiesLead and manage all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.\r\nOversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.\r\nEnsure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with U.S. GAAP and company policies.\r\nMaintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.\r\nMonth-End & Year-End CloseDirect and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.\r\nReview account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy.\r\nAnalyze financial results and provide explanations for budget-to-actual and period-over-period variances.\r\nDrive continuous improvements to shorten close timelines and improve reporting efficiency.\r\nBudgeting & ForecastingLead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting activities.\r\nPartner with department leaders to develop operating budgets and financial plans.\r\nMonitor performance against budget and provide financial insights and recommendations to management.\r\nSupport strategic planning, financial modeling, and business decision-making initiatives.\r\nAudit & ComplianceServe as the primary liaison with external auditors and coordinate annual financial statement audits.\r\nPrepare audit schedules, support requests, and ensure the timely completion of audit requirements.\r\nEnsure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.\r\nSupport implementation and monitoring of internal control processes.\r\nLeadership & Process ImprovementManage, mentor, and develop accounting team members.\r\nEvaluate and improve accounting processes, systems, and workflows.\r\nCollaborate with executive leadership to support organizational growth and financial objectives.\r\nParticipate in special projects, system implementations, and financial process optimization initiatives.\r\nRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.\r\nMinimum of 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.\r\nPrior experience managing month-end close, year-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial audits.\r\nStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control best practices.\r\nAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.\r\nExcellent analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.\r\nPreferred QualificationsPublic accounting experience with a nationally recognized or regional public accounting firm preferred.\r\nExperience with Sage Intacct ERP strongly preferred.\r\nExperience leading accounting functions in a growing or multi-entity organization.\r\nPrior responsibility for managing external audit relationships and complex financial reporting requirements.\r\nExperience developing and improving accounting processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Ifg Us","rawCompany":"ifg us","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-11-04T02:23:29.199Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"541211","title":"Offices of Certified Public Accountants","slug":"offices-of-certified-public-accountants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller C-2-H","description":"Our client is looking for a immediate and long-term solution for their Controller position.\r\nThe Controller is responsible for leading all accounting and financial reporting functions of the organization, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting executive leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis. This role oversees the month-end and year-end close processes, manages external audits, and ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.\r\n2-3 days onsite in NW suburbs.\r\nKey ResponsibilitiesLead and manage all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.\r\nOversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.\r\nEnsure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with U.S. GAAP and company policies.\r\nMaintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.\r\nMonth-End & Year-End CloseDirect and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.\r\nReview account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy.\r\nAnalyze financial results and provide explanations for budget-to-actual and period-over-period variances.\r\nDrive continuous improvements to shorten close timelines and improve reporting efficiency.\r\nBudgeting & ForecastingLead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting activities.\r\nPartner with department leaders to develop operating budgets and financial plans.\r\nMonitor performance against budget and provide financial insights and recommendations to management.\r\nSupport strategic planning, financial modeling, and business decision-making initiatives.\r\nAudit & ComplianceServe as the primary liaison with external auditors and coordinate annual financial statement audits.\r\nPrepare audit schedules, support requests, and ensure the timely completion of audit requirements.\r\nEnsure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.\r\nSupport implementation and monitoring of internal control processes.\r\nLeadership & Process ImprovementManage, mentor, and develop accounting team members.\r\nEvaluate and improve accounting processes, systems, and workflows.\r\nCollaborate with executive leadership to support organizational growth and financial objectives.\r\nParticipate in special projects, system implementations, and financial process optimization initiatives.\r\nRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.\r\nMinimum of 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.\r\nPrior experience managing month-end close, year-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial audits.\r\nStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control best practices.\r\nAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.\r\nExcellent analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.\r\nPreferred QualificationsPublic accounting experience with a nationally recognized or regional public accounting firm preferred.\r\nExperience with Sage Intacct ERP strongly preferred.\r\nExperience leading accounting functions in a growing or multi-entity organization.\r\nPrior responsibility for managing external audit relationships and complex financial reporting requirements.\r\nExperience developing and improving accounting processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-11-04T02:23:29.199Z","dateModified":"2026-11-04T02:23:29.199Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ifg Us","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chicago","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"91bbb6edab5bd67e8f0ea708"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/91bbb6edab5bd67e8f0ea708"}}