To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0mLet’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Business Controller position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees 2) They have higher bonus structures 3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance. 4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions) 5) And more…Essential Job Functions:Leads through vision, strategic planning, collaboration, and execution to meet/exceed goals.Coaches, mentors, and develops team members in the timely and accurate completion of assigned responsibilities.Promotes teamwork and interchangeability to ensure that department objectives are met.Encourages staff to identify process and service improvements.Responsible for ongoing performance feedback (establishing goals, monitoring performance, completing reviews)Identifies growth opportunities and challenging assignments to further develop key talent.Monthly system close for Accounts Receivable currently housed in MAS 100 and CadenceTimely close reporting to support the monthly accounting close and client reportingManage the monthly AR estimate for self-billed programs and clientsDevelopment of daily cash application rhythm ensuring proper support for application and timely batch postingManage monthly billing and support billing inquiries.Responsible for development and management of pro-active accounts receivable collections collaborating with Account Managers as needed.Monthly analysis and reporting of Accounts Receivable AgingOversee calculation of sales commissionsManage broker commission calculations and reportingSupport various client audit requests and the annual audit as neededIdentify opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiencies and challenge the status-quo Create and maintain strong financial processes, procedures, and internal controls addressing any identified gaps.Effectively interact with other departments and corporate areas in the completion of initiatives and projects. Management of staff to ensure timely completion of numerous quarterly and annual state compliance filings.Work with the Treasury Manager as needed on cash management initiatives