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Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Closeunmatched
- Accounting Consolidationunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Balance Sheetunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Diversityunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Financial Controlunmatched
- Financial Reportingunmatched
- Financial Systemsunmatched
- General Ledger Accountingunmatched
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
- Journal Entriesunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Public Accountingunmatched
- Reconciliationunmatched
- SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (BPC)unmatched
- SOX 404unmatched
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
- System Integration (SI)unmatched
- Team Buildingunmatched
Description
Controller
Salary: $140,000 – $160,000
Our client is seeking a skilled Controller to join their U.S. general ledger team. This leadership role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting for U.S. entities, including managing monthly and quarterly close, consolidation, and balance sheet reviews. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Controller will play a key role in process improvement, team development, and strategic decision-making.
Why Join?
Recognized by Fortune and Forbes as a top workplace for diversity, women, and overall employee satisfaction. This company is also praised for its community engagement and philanthropic efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee U.S. general ledger accounting and consolidation
Manage monthly/quarterly close and reporting schedules
Lead journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis
Ensure SOX 404 compliance and U.S. GAAP standards
Partner on complex transactions and acquisitions
Drive continuous improvement in processes and systems
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system enhancements and integrations
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Accounting (Master’s preferred)
CPA required; Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred
5+ years in corporate accounting with 2+ years in leadership
Expertise in U.S. GAAP and financial close processes
Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (SAP/BPC a plus)
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Des Plaines, IL |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $140,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
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