Strong on the Inside & Out. We know nothing's more valuable than what takes place on the inside of a home, the family moments that strengthen bonds. The lived experiences that shape communities. We believe our customers' attention should be on nurturing and enjoying their interests and their families, not on roofs, siding, or windows. Our job is to make sure that it never changes. Stronghouse is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Corporate Controller to lead all accounting operations, ensure the integrity of financial reporting, and strengthen financial controls throughout the organization. Working closely with the CAO and CFO, this individual will drive audit management and lender / board reporting. This role will partner closely with leaders to deliver financial accuracy and timely reporting.
Role Description and Expectations
Financial Close & Consolidations
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multi-location structure
Oversee general ledgers, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and monitor / implement enhanced internal controls.
Audit & Tax Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing annual financial statement audits
Serve as the primary liaison between the company and outside tax consultants.
M&A & Integration Support
Assist with financial due diligence, purchase accounting, and the post-close
Integration of add-on any acquisition
Systems & Process Improvement
Oversee and administer accounting software tool Floqast
Lead Acumatica (ERP) maintenance for Trial Balance and Financial Reporting
Support automation initiatives and scaling accounting policies.
Team Leadership
Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and ongoing feedback
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field, CPA preferred
8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting leadership
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, ERP Systems (e.g., Acumatica, NetSuite, Dynamics, etc.) internal controls
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
High resilience, adaptability in unstructured/evolving environments, strong communication skills for leadership interaction, and a hands-on "roll-up-your- sleeves" attitude
Intermediate / Advanced Excel skills
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Auditingunmatched
Automationunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Bond Marketunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Taxunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Due Diligenceunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Auditunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Loansunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
NetSuiteunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
Tax Accountingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trial Balancesunmatched
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