Michael Page
Controller | Food & Beverage | Wood Dale, IL
Michael Page, Wood Dale, Illinois, us, 60399
Multi-million dollar manufacturing experience within a well-known organizationFlexible working environmentAbout Our Client
I'm partnered with the CFO at a global, multi-million dollar food & beverage manufacturing company in Wood Dale, IL. The company is growing through strategic acquisitions to grow their Accounting team and are now seeking to add on a Controller to their team.
This client is a market leader in their space, utilized by some of the biggest names in the industry. As the Controller, you will have the opportunity to lead their entire accounting team and drive process improvements.
Job Description
Responsible for the month-end close process, focusing on process improvements to speed up the close process, automate it, and minimize errors.Lead the effort to reduce the close process from 8-10 days to 5 days.Hands-on involvement in the close process, including booking journal entries, bank reconciliations, and other tasks.Work with the warehouse to ensure accurate inventory tracking and conduct inventory cycle counts.Collaborate with the warehouse to understand raw materials inventory, inventory usage, and ensure accurate inventory records.Manage the cost accounting function and provide support to the pricing team.Manage the relationship with the external tax advisor, communicating with them and requesting necessary information.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinancePrior management experienceManufacturing industry or relevant industryCPA is nice to haveStrong system experience and integration implementation experienceWhat's on Offer
Highly competitive compensation packageLucrative bonus potentialStrong benefitsAmple room to progress your career within a well-known organizationFlexible working environmentHighly visible role, reporting to the CFO
Contact
Emily Considine
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6517415
I'm partnered with the CFO at a global, multi-million dollar food & beverage manufacturing company in Wood Dale, IL. The company is growing through strategic acquisitions to grow their Accounting team and are now seeking to add on a Controller to their team.
This client is a market leader in their space, utilized by some of the biggest names in the industry. As the Controller, you will have the opportunity to lead their entire accounting team and drive process improvements.
Job Description
Responsible for the month-end close process, focusing on process improvements to speed up the close process, automate it, and minimize errors.Lead the effort to reduce the close process from 8-10 days to 5 days.Hands-on involvement in the close process, including booking journal entries, bank reconciliations, and other tasks.Work with the warehouse to ensure accurate inventory tracking and conduct inventory cycle counts.Collaborate with the warehouse to understand raw materials inventory, inventory usage, and ensure accurate inventory records.Manage the cost accounting function and provide support to the pricing team.Manage the relationship with the external tax advisor, communicating with them and requesting necessary information.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinancePrior management experienceManufacturing industry or relevant industryCPA is nice to haveStrong system experience and integration implementation experienceWhat's on Offer
Highly competitive compensation packageLucrative bonus potentialStrong benefitsAmple room to progress your career within a well-known organizationFlexible working environmentHighly visible role, reporting to the CFO
Contact
Emily Considine
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6517415