Job Description
Controller Position
Our client is a well-established and growing industrial services organization that supports customers across a diverse range of end markets. Known for its strong operational capabilities, technical expertise, and customer-focused approach, the company has built a reputation for delivering complex projects while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and execution.
The organization is currently investing in its people, processes, and systems to support continued growth and scalability. As part of this evolution, leadership is seeking a strategic and hands-on Controller who can strengthen financial operations, enhance reporting and decision-making capabilities, and help build a finance organization positioned for long-term success.
Controller Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Maintain strong internal controls, account reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
- Manage work-in-progress (WIP) accounting, including project costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and variance analysis.
- Coordinate external audits, tax compliance activities, and financial reporting requirements.
- Partner with operational and executive leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Provide actionable financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital management initiatives.
- Evaluate business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting and finance processes.
- Lead automation initiatives that improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Develop and implement standardized procedures and documentation.
- Establish sustainable processes that reduce organizational dependency on individual contributors.
- Assess current team structure, roles, and responsibilities.
- Strengthen cross-training and backup coverage across critical finance functions.
- Identify skill gaps and develop plans to build team capabilities.
- Mentor and develop accounting and finance team members.
- Remain actively involved in detailed accounting activities as operational needs require.
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, Finance, or a related field.
- Significant experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Director, or senior accounting leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated experience with WIP accounting and project-based financial management.
- Proven track record of implementing process improvements and accounting automation initiatives.
- Experience evaluating and restructuring finance and accounting organizations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and hands-on capacities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
What's on Offer
- Above Market Base Salary
- Annual Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Strong PTO Package
- Internal Opportunity for Advancement
Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!
Contact Mia Quinn Quote job ref JN-092026-7112742
Job Summary
Sector: Accounting
Sub Sector: Financial Accounting
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Chicago
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Mia Quinn
Job Reference: JN-092026-7112742
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $140,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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