Controller | Lombard, IL

Controller PositionA rapidly growing organization is seeking a controller to lead and elevate its accounting and financial operations during an exciting period of expansion and transformation. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who enjoys building processes, solving complex problems, and creating scalable financial infrastructure. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to tackle accounting challenges as they are partnering with executive leadership on strategic initiatives. This role offers significant influence across the business and a clear path for continued leadership growth.Job responsibilities include:Leading the organization's accounting function and ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.Managing all aspects of the financial close process while continuously improving accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality.Maintaining oversight of general ledger activity, account analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting integrity.Driving resolution of historical accounting issues, unreconciled balances, and process inconsistencies.Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management activities, and multi-entity accounting operations.Ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP and maintaining strong accounting policies, procedures, and documentation standards.Serving as the primary liaison for external auditors and coordinating annual audit activities.Designing, implementing, and strengthening internal controls to support organizational growth and reduce risk exposure.Evaluating financial processes and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.Partnering with operational leaders and executive management to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.Supporting system implementations, process automation projects, and overall finance transformation initiatives.Coordinating tax compliance activities and collaborating with external advisors on planning and reporting requirements.Recruiting, mentoring, and developing accounting team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Assisting with acquisitions, integrations, due diligence efforts, and other strategic business initiatives as needed.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 will have:CPA designation required; active or inactive status acceptable.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Progressive accounting leadership experience with responsibility for financial reporting, month-end close, and accounting operations.Strong technical accounting knowledge and comprehensive understanding of GAAP.Experience managing complex accounting environments, including multiple entities or business units.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.Demonstrated ability to improve processes, implement controls, and drive operational efficiencies.Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of an organization.Public accounting experience, manufacturing or industrial industry experience, and M&A exposure are strongly preferred.What's on offer includes:Industry leading benefits optionsBase salary & bonus eligible (10-20%)Growth plan to executive leadershipContact Mia Quinn, quote job ref JN-082026-7083387