Controller

Aston Carter - Carterville, IL

Full-time

Carterville, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Our client is seeking a new Controller to take the lead in their finance department. This position will report directly to the Finance Director. As Controller, your primary responsibility will be to provide accurate, complete, and timely financial information to management by leading our finance teams. This role will involve managing and directing a variety of finance functions and employees. You will also oversee the success of the general ledger, accounts payable, and cash management functions, as well as assist the Finance Director in overseeing multiple finance areas. Moreover, you will be tasked with coordinating and managing the month-end close process, including financial statement preparation and analysis. Finally, you'll be in charge of the reconciliation and analysis of profit and loss and balance sheet accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete, and timely financial information to management.
• Lead and manage finance teams and functions.
• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, and cash management functions.
• Assist the Finance Director in overseeing multiple finance areas.
• Coordinate and manage the month-end close process.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Reconcile and analyze profit and loss and balance sheet accounts.

Requirements

• Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Strong cash management skills.
• Proficiency in accounts payable processes.
• Expertise in managing the general ledger.
• Ability to reconcile and analyze profit and loss and balance sheet accounts.

Nice-to-haves

• Leadership skills
• Time management abilities
• Strong communication skills