Description We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controller to join our team in Villa Park, Illinois. This role is ideal for an individual with expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and team leadership, who thrives in a dynamic and complex organizational environment. The Controller will play a pivotal role in managing financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements. Responsibilities: • Prepare and oversee GAAP-compliant financial statements and reporting processes to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational standards. • Manage all aspects of month-end and year-end closings, including reconciliations and journal entries for multi-entity setups. • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including sales and excise tax filings, while maintaining audit readiness. • Design, implement, and refine internal controls to strengthen compliance and operational efficiency. • Lead and mentor accounting teams, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general accounting functions. • Utilize advanced Excel skills and accounting software to streamline financial processes and data analysis. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and sales, to align financial reporting with business objectives. • Analyze financial data to identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and provide actionable insights. • Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow strategies to support organizational goals. • Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to accounting, compliance, and internal controls. This role offers a salary ranging between 130K-160K with benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and 401K. Requirements • A minimum of 5 years of experience managing month-end and year-end financial closings in complex or multi-entity environments. • Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and the ability to prepare compliant financial statements. • Hands-on experience with regulatory filings, including sales and excise taxes, or transferable experience in multi-state payroll or property taxes. • Proven ability to design and enforce internal controls for audit readiness and operational efficiency. • Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data modeling, along with experience using accounting software. • Demonstrated leadership skills with at least 3-5 years of experience managing accounting teams. • Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to diverse stakeholders. • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management in complex industries such as manufacturing, distribution, or retail. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .