Job Description
Are you looking to make an immediate impact on a growing company and entrepreneurial environment? Our client, a startup within the health and wellness retail space is looking to hire at their headquarters in the West Loop of Chicago. Founded 5 years ago, this company is expanding their finance team and looking to hire a corporate Interim Controller. This individual will work closely with the CFO to oversee and build out a team of developing professionals.
The Interim Controller will take ownership of core accounting and reporting processes, and ensure financial duties are carried out effectively, accurately and in a timely fashion. The ideal candidate is someone who brings a positive attitude and strong business acumen to effectively deal with new tasks and challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Controller Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of day-to-day accounting operations and oversee finance team
- Perform in-depth P&L and Balance Sheet analysis
- Prepare reports to summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position that will drive key decision-making
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and year end operations report preparation of production statistics, revenue analysis, cost detail and variance analysis
- Participate in projects to drive process cost improvements to create efficiency and improve operating cash flow
- Oversee and manage all general ledger activity
- Responsible for proper control and valuation of inventory
- Create cost analysis and product pricing models to support roll out of new products
Controller Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other business-related field required
- 5-10 years of related experience (preferably within consumer goods, logistics or distribution industries)
- Management experience
- Public accounting experience strongly preferred
- CPA preferred
If you’re looking to help build and lead a young, dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you! If you are interested in the Interim Controller opportunity and qualify per above requirements, please apply today.
Thank you,
Doug Warriner
Project Manager, Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network
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