Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. is an award-winning organization that has been restoring and managing natural areas and sustainable landscapes throughout the Midwest since 1988.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Controller to handle the financial and accounting operations for our two business entities that total $9 million in revenues and are well positioned for growth. Our Controller will be a strategic thinker, have an entrepreneurial spirit and a growth mindset. They’ll be driven and comfortable in fast-paced, growing companies where they will have the ability to map out the growth plan to our next annual marker. They’ll be analytical, diligent, and adaptable while setting up our financial reporting procedures, departmental budget planning, and deciding company measurements and KPIs.

We offer a competitive compensation structure including a base salary of $85,000 - $95,000. We also offered a strong benefits package including paid vacation, paid holidays, paid personal/sick leave, education assistances, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, HSA, and 401(k) savings account!

Requirements for Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, managerial finance, business administration or related field;
• 5 years of experience in finance or accounting positions;
• Advanced excel skills including pivot tables, macros, building equations, charts and graphs;
• High Proficiency with QuickBooks, MS Office and job costing technologies;
• Solid data analytics and audit skills;
• Experience processing daily A/R, A/P and reconciliations;
• Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Experience developing budgets and tracking budgets and cashflow;
• Ability to quickly adapt in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment;
• Strong financial acumen and process orientation;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities for Controller, including but not limited to:

-Manages the preparation of the financial analysis of the organization, including:

• Overseeing the monthly and year end closing process and preparation of financial statements and cash flow projections;
• Processing A/R and A/P;
• Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting;
• Analyzing and interpreting financial reports to understand trends in profitability, performance against budget and other key measures of the financial health of the organization;
• Recommending changes to organization processes and strategy to improve financial results;

-Prepares and complies with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings, including:

• Ensuring the appropriate procedures and accounting practices are followed for monthly, quarterly and year end closing processes;
• Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;

-Collaborates with other managers to ensure the accuracy of systems and efficiencies of the process, including:

• Identifying opportunities to improve the accounting practices, internal controls, and processes;
• Implementing varying change initiatives;
• Interpreting and leveraging data to drive business decisions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leland, IL 60531: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person