Are you a self-starter with a perpetual learner’s mindset looking for your next career move as a Financial Controller ? We want to hear from you! We are looking to fill this position with the largest privately held services and solutions company in a 2 billion-dollar healthcare market segment.

The Financial Controller will be an integral part of our Finance team in Naperville. As a prominent medical and hazardous waste service provider, we are seeking an individual who can manage the unique financial intricacies of our industry. This role entails overseeing month-end closings, revenue management, high-volume accounts payable and billing, and initiating process improvements specific to our industry’s needs. Team leadership, regular reporting, and in-depth financial analysis are also critical components.

You will be successful in this role if you can think strategically but also jump into the details to get things done. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of corporate accounting and leadership experience with a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.

Please apply if you feel you are a fit for this position.

What we offer you:

• On-going training lead by proven leaders
• Fun work environment and supportive teammates
• Focus on internal promotions and development –12-year track record
• Health, dental, vision (plus FSA and daycare savings options)
• Generous paid vacation and holiday time
• Summer hours
• On-site fitness center
• And much more!

Compensation : 

• Base Salary: $120,000 - $150,000
• Total Compensation: $140,000 - $175,000 (including benefits and potential bonuses)

Job Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Design and manage the senior-level balanced score card
• Design and manage an efficient forecasting and budget process
• Identify risk and opportunities within the financial results
• Assist in financial system selection including ledger and FP&A
• Manage and quality control the preparation of regular reports on AP, billing, and collections metrics for senior management.
• Analyze financial data to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.

Month-End Close:

• Ensure an efficient and accurate month-end closing process.
• Manage the preparation and quality control of monthly journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and reports.
• Separate out the economics of 2 lines of business into their respective legal entities.

Revenue Management & Cost Savings:

• Proactively identify and address areas of potential revenue leakage, implementing measures to safeguard company earnings.
• Continuously review operations and processes to uncover cost-saving opportunities without compromising service or quality.
• Collaborate with departmental heads and provide recommendations on financial best practices to enhance profitability.

High-Volume Accounts Payable Management:

• Oversee and manage the high-volume accounts payable process to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices.
• Utilize artificial intelligence tools to automate and streamline invoice processing.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to resolve any discrepancies or issues related to invoice payments.
• Monitor AP aging reports to ensure all payables are addressed promptly.
• Ensure invoices recommended for payment have support of services provided.

High-Volume Billing & Cash Collections Management:

• Supervise the billing and collections team in generating and sending out invoices to clients in a timely manner.
• Monitor the accounts receivable aging report, identifying overdue accounts and initiating appropriate collection actions.
• Establish communication with clients to address payment-related inquiries or disputes.
• Develop strategies to minimize bad debts and write-offs.

Team Management & Development:

• Lead and manage the accounting team to ensure measurable targets are met.
• Provide training and updates regarding changes in the AP, billing, and collection processes or new tools/technologies.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Process Improvement & Automation:

• Continuously identify areas for process improvement in AP, billing, and collections.
• Collaborate with the IT team to enhance the capabilities of artificial intelligence tools.
• Stay updated with best practices to bring innovation and efficiency to the department.

Qualifications:

• BS degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting or Business (Required)
• 6 years of experience in corporate accounting function (Required)
• Proficiency in Excel (Required)
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Experience managing large amounts of data/transactions in Excel or another analytical tool
• Experience managing a team of at least 5 people
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting competencies
• Proficiency in MS Office and competency in computer software
• Experience with state sales tax for multiple states
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be dependable, able to multi-task, and have ability to meet strict deadlines

Nice to Haves:

• ERP – Netsuite or similar migration experience
• Financial Planning & Analysis experience with a modern toolset
• Multi/intra - company disciplines (Private Equity experience ideal)
• Dashboard/Reporting experience
• State Sales Tax exposure
• Experience in an EOS shop

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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