Controller

Company: Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert has partnered with a mid-sized trade services organization in the suburbs of Chicago that is searching for a Controller on a permanent basis.

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This role will be the top finance and accounting profession in the organization and will be responsible for leading, training, and completing the accounting and finance function on an in-office basis.

The client will be responsible for:Oversight of all finance and accounting functions, to include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger
Leading team of 3 accountants
Financial reporting for multiple entities and funds
Compliance activities within the accounting department
Representation of the finance organization on the leadership team
Presenting monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting and analytics to executive team
Other duties as assigned


Candidate should have the following background:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related major from a reputable institution
CPA and/or public accounting experience is preferred but not required
10+ years of experience in accounting, including 3 at a Manager/Director level
Experience with Quickbooks Online
Previous leadership experience to hire, train, develop, and keep key employees
Ability to describe finance functions and how they align to organizational goals
"Can do" attitude to support organizational goals
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excel skills to include vlookups, macros, and other automated functionality
Strategic goal-setting thinker to help guide the organization into the future
The Controller will oversee three accountants and be responsible for all financial reporting of the Organization's multiple training locations and would report directly to the Organization's Executive Director. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 10 years' experience, be detailed oriented, a good communicator and have extensive working knowledge with QuickBooks.



*Excellent employee benefit package including a pension, in a quality working environment.'

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