Division Controller

CFS

Rosemont, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Corporate Communications, Due Diligence, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Financial Control, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Investor Relations, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Position Papers, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Public Accounting, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Revenue Recognition, SEC Filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Software Development, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Technical Research, Treasury
LOCATION
Rosemont, IL
POSTED
5 days ago

Division Controller

Well-respected manufacturing company is seeking an Division Controller. The role is open due to internal promotion. This is a favorite client, where we've placed several people who have all had impressive and progressive careers since joining. The company is financially sound, known for providing tremendous professional growth and development opportunities, and the team is comprised of smart, passionate, team oriented, and talented individuals.

Why Work for the Company/Take the Division Controller:



  • Stable and growing company

  • Constantly acquiring new companies which creates additional opportunity

  • Smart and talented team

  • Opportunity to make an impact and add value

  • High visibility

  • Great leadership

  • Open to different opinions and new ideas (not a very bureaucratic group)

  • Challenging work- opportunity to learn a lot and get your arms around the whole business

  • Top notch benefits and hybrid schedule

  • Competitive salary + bonus + equity


Responsibilities and Duties of Division Controller:



  • Oversees division accounting (including month end close, sox controls, technical accounting, etc)

  • Interprets complex problems and solves them through established procedures (i.e., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)) relating to revenue recognition and internally developed software and leases. Makes recommendations to executive management for action or changes to established methods. Adapts known methods to new situations as business needs change. Conducts technical research and analysis of accounting treatment..

  • Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the FASB and the SEC

  • Research and draft position papers on technical accounting issues. Remain current on pending accounting guidance, evaluating the financial implications of proposed/new accounting pronouncements.

  • Continuously strive to enhance and streamline reporting processes and controls.

  • Assist management in other corporate areas such as financial planning and analysis, investor relations, treasury, acquisition due diligence and purchase accounting.

  • Lead and develop staff


Qualifications and Experience of the Division Controller:



  • 12+ years of relevant accounting experience

  • Big 4 public accounting experience, and corporate experience (manufacturing)

  • CPA

  • Strong technical accounting skills

  • SEC reporting experience

  • Ability to manage, motivate and develop other professionals.

  • Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate within the Company at all levels.

  • B.S. in Accounting



$200,000-$230,000 + bonus + equity

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About the Company

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CFS

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/