Under the general direction of the CFO, the Controller works independently on a variety of complex tasks and confidential duties requiring a thorough knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles as well as other compliance areas. The Controller will contribute to many of the various aspects and levels of accounting support services including: maintaining the general ledger, reviewing supporting workpaper documentation, bi-weekly payroll, and producing and reviewing various accounting and financial reports.

Responsibilities

· Developing internal control guidelines, policies and procedures for budget accounting, cash and credit management, administration and other activities.

· Coordinating and directing budgeting, procurement, investment activities and financial planning.

· Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulator requirements and professional standards.

· Establishing and maintaining financial controls with the accounting department.

· Preparing and presenting financial reports and risk analysis.

· Creates budgets and forecasts.

· Guiding financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.

· Providing support to management, particularly in financial matters.

· Create reports that help senior leadership understand company financials.

· Responsible for the company general ledger.

· Assisting in the preparation and reporting of monthly financial data.

· Coordinate month-end closing responsibilities.

· Processing and preparing appropriate accounting entries and treatments.

· Actively identifying any instances or occurrence of errors and taking corrective actions.

· Ensure compliance with federal and state reporting for sales tax and property tax.

· Prepares Annual Plan and other business cycle forecast.

· Works closely with management to optimize business decisions.

· Oversees bi-weekly payroll, approve cash required, ensure that tax payments are submitted properly and ensure to manage monthly and annual general ledger entries related to payroll reconcile to the payroll system.

· Identify processes and procedures that could be improved and suggest methods for areas of improvement to support company growth.

Qualifications/Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

· 5 plus years of experience as a Staff Accountant or related position that encompasses all essential job functions.

· Strong understanding of accounting.

· Proven work experience in accounting or related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• LaSalle, IL 61301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in LaSalle, IL 61301

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