Location: Chicago - South suburbs
Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for the role VP, Controller.
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for an exciting leadership role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Our client is seeking a skilled VP, Controller to manage our General Accounting, Internal Controls, and Financial Reporting functions. This is a hands-on position where you'll play a key role in ensuring financial compliance, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving business success.
Key Responsibilities:
General Accounting:
- Lead the management of accounting operations, overseeing all month-end and year-end close processes.
- Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Monitor and report key financial metrics, identifying trends to provide insights for business decisions.
- Manage Net Working Capital, including inventory, receivables, collections, and payables.
- Lead internal and external audits, ensuring accurate documentation and addressing audit findings.
- Act as a proactive leader who thrives in a multitasking environment, delivering results within set deadlines.
- Support the CFO with bank compliance deliverables.
Internal Controls:
- Develop and implement internal policies and procedures related to inventory, projects, and financial standards.
- Ensure adherence to established policies and that controls are in place across the organization.
- Manage the ERP system, validating and implementing changes to ensure continuous compliance with accounting requirements.
- Lead process mapping efforts and the implementation of audit recommendations.
Financial Reporting:
- Assist in preparing accurate and timely financial statements, performing detailed analysis and comparisons.
- Provide insights on budget and forecast variances, offering explanations of year-over-year results.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data to support business objectives.
- Collaborate in the preparation of annual budgets and interim forecasts.
Audit/Tax Compliance:
- Manage external financial audits and related requirements.
- Lead the preparation of federal, state, and local income taxes, ensuring full compliance.
- Handle additional compliance requirements, such as Department of Commerce surveys.
Why Join:
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company with a global presence in the snack food industry. You will work in a collaborative environment, leading critical financial functions and contributing to the company's overall success. If you are a detail-oriented, results-driven professional with a passion for finance and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.
Compensation
- $170,000-200,000 plus annual bonus
