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Corporate Controller

Creative Financial Staffing

Des Plaines, IL · Posted November 5, 2026

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Corporate Controller Ready to step into a high-impact finance leadership role with a stable, globally backed manufacturer? This is an opportunity to lead accounting, tax, payroll, controls, and financial reporting while helping drive the financial strategy of a well-established organization.

Salary: $140,000 – $170,000 + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Senior leadership role overseeing Accounting, Tax, Payroll, AP, AR, and Financial Reporting • Join a financially stable organization backed by a global parent company • High visibility with executive leadership and direct influence on business performance • Lead an established accounting team in a manufacturing environment with strong employee tenure • Opportunity to own budgeting, forecasting, cash management, tax strategy, and internal controls • Manage external audits, 401(k) audits, and corporate compliance initiatives • Strong benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage and bonus eligibility • Long-term career growth potential within a structured and stable organization

Key Responsibilities for the Corporate Controller:

• Lead all accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, tax, and financial reporting • Manage month-end close and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and deadlines • Direct budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis activities • Oversee federal, state, local, income, and sales/use tax filings and compliance • Coordinate annual financial statement audits and 401(k) audits • Manage cash flow, internal controls, and risk mitigation

Qualifications for the Corporate Controller:

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance • 10+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment • 7+ years of leadership experience managing accounting, payroll, AP, AR, and related functions • 5+ years of corporate tax experience including federal, state, local, and sales/use tax compliance • CPA strongly preferred • SAP experience preferred but not required if all other qualifications are met • Public accounting foundation and large manufacturing company experience highly desirable

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