Highlights
Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to regulatory requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions. The Controller is responsible for maintaining an effective system of financial controls and reporting systems to issue timely and accurate financial statements as required by the SEC, investors, business partners and management.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Oakbrook, IL |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $200,000–$225,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
- Our client is a publicily traded manufacturing organization looking to add a Controller to their Accounting team. This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTROLLER:
- The Controller is responsible for maintaining an effective system of financial controls and reporting systems to issue timely and accurate financial statements as required by the SEC, investors, business partners and management.
- The Controller will guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls.
- Monitor and confirm finances by coordinating audits; provide information to external auditors.
- Direct preparation of reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position for management and investors.
- Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to regulatory requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Maintain ERP system for the organization
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED FOR THE CONTROLLER ROLE:
- BS in Accounting or Finance, Masters a Plus
- CPA
- SEC Filing Experience
- Minimum of 15 years experience
- Advanced Excel
- Would consider straight big4 senior manager
Compensation range $200,000-$225,000
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About Company
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.
