Controller (5+ yrs exp req; up to $140k)

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twiceasnice recruitingChicago (IL)

Treasurers and Controllers Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities

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Controller (5+ yrs exp req; up to $140k) Join to apply for the Controller (5+ yrs exp req; up to $140k) role at #twiceasnice Recruiting Our client, in the Event Production industry, is looking for a Controller to join the team in Chicago, IL (Onsite in West Town, 4 blocks from Green & Pink Lines). Reporting to the owners, you will be responsible for executing and overseeing daily accounting initiatives while ensuring best practices and processes are instituted and effectively carried out to maximize profitability. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience acting as a Controller and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. You must have a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality to get the job done. Experience consolidating the accounting of multiple legal entities is required. This role offers the opportunity to manage accounting for around $30 Million and take ownership of the process.

Responsibilities:

Lead finance staff of 5+ employees in multiple offices across the USMaximize return on assets by establishing financial policies/procedures, controls and systems
Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
Conduct audits and provide information to external auditors
Maximize return and limit risk on cash by managing bank balances and investments
Prepare budgets and consolidate financial dataPrepare and file Month/Year End reporting
Achieve budget objectives through expenditures; analyze variances and initiate corrective action
Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial dataPrepare special reports and summarize information/trends
Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements
Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees
Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required 5+ years as Controller (under $29M revenue) OR 5+ years as Assistant Controller/ Accounting Manager (over $30M revenue) experience required Experience working with multiple legal entities required

Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industry: Events Services

Other notes: Sponsorship not available; Relocation not available; Start Date: ASAP; Typical Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm CT; Onsite role in Chicago, IL

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