Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert

Controller 16762451

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert has partnered with a mid-sized trade services organization in the suburbs of Chicago that is searching for a Controller on a permanent basis.

This role will be the top finance and accounting profession in the organization and will be responsible for leading, training, and completing the accounting and finance function on an in-office basis.

The client will be responsible for:
  • Oversight of all finance and accounting functions, to include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger
  • Leading team of 3 accountants
  • Financial reporting for multiple entities and funds
  • Compliance activities within the accounting department
  • Representation of the finance organization on the leadership team
  • Presenting monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting and analytics to executive team
  • Other duties as assigned

Candidate should have the following background:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related major from a reputable institution
  • CPA and/or public accounting experience is preferred but not required
  • 10+ years of experience in accounting, including 3 at a Manager/Director level
  • Experience with Quickbooks Online
  • Previous leadership experience to hire, train, develop, and keep key employees
  • Ability to describe finance functions and how they align to organizational goals
  • “Can do” attitude to support organizational goals
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excel skills to include vlookups, macros, and other automated functionality
  • Strategic goal-setting thinker to help guide the organization into the future
  • The Controller will oversee three accountants and be responsible for all financial reporting of the Organization’s multiple training locations and would report directly to the Organization’s Executive Director. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 10 years’ experience, be detailed oriented, a good communicator and have extensive working knowledge with QuickBooks.


*Excellent employee benefit package including a pension, in a quality working environment.'

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About Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is a leading national recruiting, staffing, and executive search firm specializing in placing accounting, finance, human resources (HR), information technology (IT), and contract/subcontract administration professionals.

With more than 20 years’ experience as public accountants and chief financial officers of publicly traded, venture-backed, and privately-held companies, our unique industry knowledge allows us to provide a truly consultative approach to our candidates and clients.

Our client base has grown out of the amazing success of our parent company, Cordia Partners, one of the DC area’s most respected firms for managed business services. Our expert recruiting and staffing solutions support business growth in the public and private sectors; including non-profit organizations, government contractors, technology, hospitality, real estate, and more.

Cordia Resources utilizes its extensive networks in the area and our proven recruiting model to consistently identify high-quality consultants and candidates at all career levels and across all industries.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Vienna, VA
Year Founded
2008
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