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This position is on-site Monday through Friday, 7am-5pm with excellent benefits. Local candidates preferred.\r\nResponsibilities include the following\r\nDirect and oversee all aspects of the finance and accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash flow, employment taxes, tax reporting, budgeting and forecasting.\r\nEstablish, monitor and enforce internal controls, financial policies, procedures and reporting systems to maximize return on financial assets.\r\nMaintain, reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts.\r\nManage daily cash balances, cash flow and forecast future cash needs.\r\nOversee and analyze customer accounts, including collections, and verify accuracy of transactions.\r\nDevelop, design and maintain automated processes for financial reports / analysis / statements by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.\r\nAssist the CEO, including upper management/ownership with financial decisions, forecasting, budgeting and reporting.\r\nManage accounting team by improving efficiencies; coaching and developing employees; and planning, monitoring and appraising job results.\r\nCollaborate with General Counsel and outside accountant to ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements.\r\nAdvise purchasing department with vendor negotiations, inventory control and other similar financial planning.\r\nProvide financial analysis for special projects and strategic planning.\r\nAssist HR/Legal with employment and payroll issues, as related to accounting.\r\nAct as liaison with outside accounting/financial firms.\r\nSupport management with insurance review and management of insurance claims.\r\nAny other tasks or areas of responsibility that upper management or ownership deem appropriate.\r\nQualified candidates will have the opportunity to provide advice and guidance for the land development team, including land acquisition, development, TIF agreements.\r\nMust be resourceful and persistent - have the ability to dig in and trouble shoot problems or complaints, following through to resolution.\r\nTake ownership of department efficiencies, corrections when needed, reviews, and training/onboarding of new or existing employees.\r\nEngage staff, encourage and develop team work and focus on continuous improvement.\r\nMonitor and enforce compliance with policies and procedures.\r\nAbility to handle multiple projects, prioritizes, and keeps track of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\r\nPossess ability to deal tactfully and courteous in any situation communicating well, verbally and in writing.\r\nBe a self-starter who is able to work independently, recognize needs, gaps and/or opportunities and initiate suggestions to improve processes, culture and/or morale.\r\nReturn all phone calls by priority & no later than end of day.\r\nExcellent communication and leadership skills, including ability to work with employees at all levels of organization.\r\nAnalytical, detail-orientated, collaborative team player with a positive attitude and sense of urgency.\r\nAct professionally and have high integrity, while maintaining confidentiality.\r\nExceptional organizational skills and problem-solving mindset.\r\nEducation, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.\r\nMinimum 7-10 years' experience in accounting, including experience with leading and developing a team.\r\nCPA license required\r\nExperience in internal audit preparation, P&L reports and monthly close-outs.\r\nExperience with financial reporting requirements, including sales and cost analysis.\r\nExperience with point of sale systems in retail environments, preferred.\r\nExperience with construction, mechanic's liens or mortgages, preferred.\r\nProficient computer skills and the ability to learn and effectively utilize department specific software systems.\r\nExperience as a CFO or Director of Finance for small to mid-market company a plus.\r\nCompetitive pay\r\nLife insurance & short-term disability\r\n401k with profit sharing\r\nPTO & paid holidays\r\nSponsored lunch events\r\nCompany discounts\r\nSeniority level Seniority level Director\r\nEmployment type Employment type Full-time\r\nJob function Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance\r\nIndustries Retail\r\nReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Schillings by 2x\r\nInferred from the description for this job Oak Forest, IL $100,000 - $110,000 7 months ago\r\nTinley Park, IL $160,000 - $175,000 3 days ago\r\nHammond, IN $70,000 - $130,000 4 hours ago\r\nFrankfort, IL $75,000 - $95,000 2 days ago\r\nOrland Park, IL $70,000 - $80,000 3 weeks ago\r\nWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Schillings is currently looking for an experienced, highly motivated Controller to oversee the accounting department at the Saint John, IN location for our fast-growing company. The Controller handles all accounting functions, financial reporting, and oversees the cash management of the company.\r\nReporting to and working directly with the CEO, the Controller will assist with management and development of internal control policies, company procedures and financial planning. We are seeking a strong leader who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, who has a passion for numbers and a desire to create useful reporting tools to support our growth. This position is on-site Monday through Friday, 7am-5pm with excellent benefits. 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