SENIOR GROUP CONTROLLER Des Plaines, IL KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Provide enterprise-level oversight of accounting operations across all Plasticade Cortina Group locations, ensuring consistency & scalability
- Lead consolidated financial reporting, including accurate & timely monthly, quarterly, & annual close at the group level
- Partner with the CFO to drive financial strategy, accounting policy, & organizational alignment
- Oversee & guide site-level Controllers & accounting teams, ensuring standardized processes & accountability
- Lead integration efforts for acquired businesses, including alignment of systems, reporting, & internal controls
- Establish & maintain enterprise-wide accounting policies, internal controls, & GAAP compliance
- Direct external audit processes & serve as the primary liaison for auditors at the consolidated level
- Drive process improvements, standardization, & ERP/system optimization across multiple entities
- Support executive decision-making through financial insights, performance analysis, & cross-functional collaboration
POSITION REQUIRMENTS: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in multi-entity or multi-site environments
- Prior experience at the Controller level or above, with exposure to enterprise-level responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, consolidation, internal controls, & financial reporting
- Demonstrated experience leading through others (e.g., Controllers or site finance leaders)
- Experience in high-growth, acquisitive, or integration-heavy environments
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: - CPA strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of manufacturing environments & cost accounting (oversight level vs. transactional ownership)
- Experience driving standardization across multiple business units or locations
- ERP transformation & multi-entity systems integration experience
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with selective hands-on involvement when needed
- Strong executive presence & ability to influence across functions & locations
- Change management & organizational transformation experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Daily in office schedule; occasional hybrid work may be approved based on managerial discretion & business needs
- When in office: moderate noise levels & prolonged computer use. Occasional presence in non-climate-controlled, high-noise production & warehouse areas where appropriate PPE must be worn
- Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.
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