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North American Controller

Job Description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: NORTH AMERICAN CONTROLLER IN LAKE ZURICH, IL
Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a North American Controller to join our team in Lake Zurich, IL. This individual will be responsible for researching, analyzing, preparing, and managing all aspects of the company's monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements to corporate.
Our client is a recognized global leader in in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for the aviation industry. With a strong legacy of engineering excellence and systems certification, it has successfully completed over 100 projects to modernize commercial and business aircraft with advanced passenger power, communication, navigation, and flight safety systems. Headquartered in the Chicago area, the company employs over 300 professionals and has been honored multiple times as one of the region’s Best and Brightest Employers to Work For.
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Pay, Schedule, and Location
  • Starting at $170,000/yearly
  • Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Monday through Friday, full-time with some overtime
  • Located in Lake Zurich, IL
Duties and Responsibilities
  • The essential duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties as assigned.
  • Review and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements.
  • Responsible for reviewing contracts and determining the appropriate revenue recognition method and timing in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Analyze accounting standards for the proper accounting, disclosure of technical accounting matters, and prepare related whitepapers.
  • Develop, implement and review accounting policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain consistent internal controls across all SBU's.
  • Work directly with the Company's external auditors
  • Review monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Supervise the Waukegan and Armstrong Finance teams; working with staff in the completion of daily/weekly/monthly responsibilities, including the management of receivables, accounts payables and internal controls.
  • Various other financial analysis activities as assigned.
  • Responsible for implementing and complying with all ethical and legal compliance requirements.
  • Other duties & functions may be assigned to this position as needed.
  • Working knowledge of ISO/9001/14000/13485 and AS9100/AS9145 processes.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Certified Public Accounting (CPA) designation
  • 3+ years of audit experience
  • Minimum 5+ years accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of budget preparation and analysis techniques
  • Management experience, with the ability to train and develop high performing teams
  • Critical thinking skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions
  • Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills are essential
  • Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
  • Assistance with Group special projects as applicable
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(Salary range based on experience)
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