Controller jobs in Champaign, IL

Description

Without the strength of the accounting team here at Metro, we wouldn’t be able to offer the industry-leading service we’re known for. If you’re excellent with finance and great at directing budgets, we would love for you to apply. We’re seeking an experienced controller to oversee this high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant in our industry, preferably in a senior role. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, this person will streamline our budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory management, and financial reporting processes. The controller will also produce thorough financial-status reports for managers to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.

Objectives of this role

• Provide comprehensive financial updates to managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
• Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development
• Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
• Handle aspects of employee insurance, benefits, and casualty programs, including monitoring changes in health insurance regulations and creating budgets for benefits and workers’ compensation
• Establish (in coordination with CFO) financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all business segments,
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity

Required skills and qualifications

• Seven or more years of professional accounting experience
• Understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes
• Exemplary history of financial project management

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related field
• Five or more years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager
• Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Sullivan, IL 61951: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person