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Job Title: Senior Controller & Finance Operations Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Fulltime

Senior Controller & Finance Operations Manager

A large financial service business in the northern suburbs of Chicago seeks a Senior Controller & Finance Operations Manager to add to its accounting and finance team.
The Senior Controller & Finance Operations Manager is a senior finance leadership position that partners directly with executive leaders to strengthen the Company's accounting and finance organization through a combination of strategic leadership and hands-on operational execution. The position is responsible for leading strategic initiatives, supporting executive decision-making, improving financial processes, and assuming significant responsibility for the Company's accounting operations, including financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and compliance.

Strategic Finance & Accounting Support:

Support strategic finance initiatives and operational improvements across the accounting and finance organization.
Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions, operational initiatives, and financial planning.
Develop reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility into financial performance and operational metrics.
Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

Coordinate and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement support.
Assist in preparation and review of consolidated financial statements.
Monitor accounting activities to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Coordinate external audits and regulatory reporting.
Support technical accounting research and implementation.
Assist with workload balancing and prioritization across the Accounting Department.
Provide functional leadership and guidance to accounting personnel through a dotted-line reporting relationship.
Ensure consistency of accounting practices across business units.
Review financial results and investigate unusual variances.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and internal financial controls.
Assist in preparation of audit schedules and coordination with external auditors.

ERP & Financial Systems Implementation

Support the implementation and ongoing optimization of financial software systems, including the company s ERP platform.
Partner with internal teams and external consultants to design financial reporting structures, workflows, and system controls.
Develop system-based reporting and analytics capabilities to enhance financial insight and decision making.

Process Improvement & Policy Development:

Identify opportunities to improve finance and accounting processes to increase efficiency.
Develop and implement finance department procedures, documentation, and policies.
Standardize processes across accounting functions to improve operational consistency.
Assist in developing and strengthening internal control frameworks across finance and accounting functions.
Document key control processes and ensure consistent implementation.
Identify and mitigate operational and financial risk through improved control design.

Accounting Operations Support

Provide support and oversight across accounting operations including:
Accounts Receivable
Cash collections
Billing
Accounts Payable
Tax compliance support
Assist in monitoring working capital and improving cash flow through enhanced receivables management and billing processes.

Benefits:

Flexible working hours
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability)
Paid Time Off

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies:

Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance required
MBA or CPA strongly preferred
8 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, financial analysis, or operational finance roles
Experience supporting financial reporting and accounting operations
Experience implementing financial systems or ERP platforms preferred
Experience with process improvement and internal control development
Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
Process improvement and operational mindset
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
Experience with financial systems and ERP implementations
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a dynamic environment

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Dice Id: 10116920
Position Id: 9043699
Posted 7 hours ago

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