Job Title: Controller

Supervisor Title: Chief Operating Officer

Company Name: Grieve Corporation

Location: Round Lake, IL

_______________________________________________________________

Summary

Grieve is a leading manufacturer of industrial ovens & furnaces undergoing an exciting period of growth. We are looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join our team. Our company values challenges, quality work, and work-life balance. Our Controller has a critical leadership role that engages with the entire company. This is an opportunity to build a team and systems that take our company to the next level. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial acumen combined with an entrepreneurial desire.

RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Ensures integrity of financial records by maintaining internal controls in compliance with GAAP.

§ Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing insights into the company's performance and trends.

§ Oversees timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections.

§ Leads month-end close process.

§ Leads Grieve's budgeting and forecasting processes, ensure alignment of departments and strategic goals.

§ Cash management for the business with daily cash balance monitoring.

§ Monitors company project costs and profitability.

§ Oversees Inventory processes, including valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory counts.

§ Proactively initiates various projects to increase the efficiency and profitability of the business.

§ Calculates and pays sales taxes for multiple states.

§ Leads and supports external audits and reviews.

§ Prepares ROI to support various business cases and capital investments.

§ Manages Grieve’s institutional investment funds.

§ Processes government request for data (US Census, EEOC).

§ Identifies opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency.

MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP:

§ Hands-on leader capable of directly supervising 1 to 3 people. (AR, AP, and IT personnel)

§ Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

§ Conduct annual performance evaluations for our staff.

§ Team player providing strategic support to management, assisting with decision-making and resource allocation.

§ Ability to manage multiple projects.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

§ Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.

§ CPA / MBA Preferred

§ Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, operational accounting, and financial reporting.

§ 8 years of relevant experience within a manufacturing setting.

§ Microsoft Dynamics, Paylocity experience desired.

§ Advanced MS Excel skills required

§ Experience with Business Intelligence and/or relational databases

§ High degree of comfort and familiarity with general ledger, financial reporting, and other accounting systems.

§ Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting.

§ Experience with 401k and profit-sharing processing desired.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 8 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Round Lake, IL 60073: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person