Controller

IFG's client, based in the south suburbs of Chicago, is looking for a Controller. The parent company is overseas with 4 subsidiary companies. This role is the highest accounting/finance person in the company so will be doing the accounting for the company.  Having experience working in an international company is a strong preferred. 

They are in the office 2-3 days a week. 

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the financial planning of Company's US locations with the European parent company
• Negotiate terms and conditions for operating capital loans, etc. with European parent company and banking institutions
• Maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
• Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors
• Maximizes return and limits risk on cash by minimizing bank balances and making investments
• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans
• Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Participate in company-wide planning and policy-making decisions
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Maintains financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
• Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Skills:

• Managing processes
• Developing standards
• Auditing, accounting, and corporate finance
• Tracking budget expenses
• Financial skills
• Analyzing information
• Developing budgets
• Performance management

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum 5-10 years' experience in accounting/finance
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas
• Experience with international financial reporting requirements