Job Title: Controller
Supervisor Title: Chief Operating Officer
Company Name: Grieve Corporation
Location: Round Lake, IL
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Summary
Grieve is a leading manufacturer of industrial ovens & furnaces undergoing an exciting period of growth. We are looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join our team. Our company values challenges, quality work, and work-life balance. Our Controller has a critical leadership role that engages with the entire company. This is an opportunity to build a team and systems that take our company to the next level. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial acumen combined with an entrepreneurial desire.
RESPONSIBILITIES
§ Ensures integrity of financial records by maintaining internal controls in compliance with GAAP.
§ Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing insights into the company's performance and trends.
§ Oversees timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
§ Leads month-end close process.
§ Leads Grieve's budgeting and forecasting processes, ensure alignment of departments and strategic goals.
§ Cash management for the business with daily cash balance monitoring.
§ Monitors company project costs and profitability.
§ Oversees Inventory processes, including valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory counts.
§ Proactively initiates various projects to increase the efficiency and profitability of the business.
§ Calculates and pays sales taxes for multiple states.
§ Leads and supports external audits and reviews.
§ Prepares ROI to support various business cases and capital investments.
§ Manages Grieve’s institutional investment funds.
§ Processes government request for data (US Census, EEOC).
§ Identifies opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency.
MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP:
§ Hands-on leader capable of directly supervising 1 to 3 people. (AR, AP, and IT personnel)
§ Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
§ Conduct annual performance evaluations for our staff.
§ Team player providing strategic support to management, assisting with decision-making and resource allocation.
§ Ability to manage multiple projects.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
§ Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
§ CPA / MBA Preferred
§ Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, operational accounting, and financial reporting.
§ 8+ years of relevant experience within a manufacturing setting.
§ Microsoft Dynamics, Paylocity experience desired.
§ Advanced MS Excel skills required
§ Experience with Business Intelligence and/or relational databases
§ High degree of comfort and familiarity with general ledger, financial reporting, and other accounting systems.
§ Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting.
§ Experience with 401k and profit-sharing processing desired.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Round Lake, IL 60073: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person