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Corporate Controller

CFS
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
Rosemont, IL

Salary: $140K-$150K

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Our client is a stable, well-established manufacturing organization offering a high-impact leadership role with enterprise-level visibility
  • The role oversees the full accounting, tax, reporting, and controls function across the organization
  • Strong partnership with executive leadership and operational teams
  • Stable manufacturing environment with global exposure
  • Opportunity to lead a complex accounting function with direct influence on company performance
  • Excellent long-term career stability
  • Highly visible position with ownership over financial operations, compliance, and strategic planning

Key Responsibilities For The Corporate Controller

  • Lead all month-end close activities with an aggressive 4-day close timeline
  • Oversee AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, tax, and CAPEX functions
  • Manage all federal, state, and local tax compliance and filings
  • Coordinate annual external audits, internal audits, and compliance initiatives
  • Direct budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
  • Analyze operating performance, variances, and provide financial reporting to leadership
  • Manage corporate cash flow, liquidity, and internal controls
  • Lead and develop accounting and tax teams while driving process improvements

Qualifications For The Corporate Controller

  • BS/BA in Accounting required
  • 10 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing
  • 7 years of leadership and people management experience
  • 7 years of SAP experience
  • Extensive experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, tax, and accounting operations
  • Strong background in internal controls, compliance, and audit management
  • CPA preferred
  • Manufacturing experience required

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Salary : $140,000 - $150,000

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