Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller

Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Illinois Workplace Type: Hybrid

About the Role:

Precision Recruiting Solutions Group® (PRSG®) is partnering with one of our clients to hire a hands-on, detail-oriented Corporate Controller who will oversee global accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury, risk management, and process improvement. This leader will drive standardization across multiple entities, enhance financial systems, and build a scalable infrastructure that supports growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead core accounting functions including general ledger, consolidations, technical accounting, and controls.
• Oversee accurate, timely financial reporting and audit readiness.
• Partner with senior leadership to align accounting with business initiatives.
• Standardize and automate global financial processes.
• Manage monthly close, international consolidations, and related compliance.
• Support M&A diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Guide ERP/financial systems strategy; experience with large-scale ERPs required.
• Lead and develop accounting teams across U.S. and international locations.
• Oversee shared services, treasury, cash management, debt compliance, and risk mitigation.

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on finance leader who drives strategy and business performance while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day execution, stepping in wherever needed to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Experience working directly with PE ownership within a PE backed organization.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance; advanced degree preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience, including multi-entity/location work.
• Expertise in GAAP, technical accounting, global close, and reporting.
• Experience with M&A integration and ERP transformation.
• Background in manufacturing or similar complex environments utilizing SAP.
• Skilled at driving process improvement and building scalable systems.
• Proven success leading distributed teams and collaborating across functions.