Assistant Controller - BU of a F500 Co - Chicago Heights, IL

Chicago Heights, Illinois Permanent USD120,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description

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Multi-Million Dollar Business Unit of F500 Conglomerate
Opportunity to put your stamp on this role and make decisions with direct impact

About Our Client

I'm partnered with the CFO at a multi-million dollar subsidiary of a F200 conglomerate located near Chicago Heights, IL. The holding company has over 100 businesses and 12 different groups, with this division in particular being in huge growth mode. They are now seeking an Assistant Controller to join the team and oversee 2 of their locations.

Reporting into the Controller with communications to the President, you will have ownership of the accounting and finance function for two locations. This is a 50/50 blended role of Accounting & Finance and there will be 25% domestic travel to the non-local location, while leading a team of 2 Staff Accountants once acclimated. As the Assistant Controller, you will also drive key process improvements to create efficiencies within the organization involving month-end, forecasting/budgeting, system implementations, and more.

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Assistant Controller Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
Manage and maintain detailed cost accounting systems, including performing cost variance analyses.
Play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
Handle cost accounting responsibilities, including inventory account reconciliations.
Ensure adherence to GAAP and the company's internal accounting standards.
Support both internal and external audit processes by preparing necessary documentation and assistance.
Develop and enforce internal controls to protect organizational assets.
Evaluate production and operational metrics to provide insights for management decision-making.
Work closely with operations and supply chain teams to identify business drivers and enhance financial outcomes.
Assist in supervising the accounting team, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.

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