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8 results for Assistant Controller in Rockford, IL

Controller
  • Cottage Grove, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Controller to lead the company’s accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight that supports business decisions in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. This role will oversee core financial processes, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help improve the efficiency and scalability of finance operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders while remaining hands-on when needed.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to deliver complete and accurate financial reporting on schedule.<br>• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.<br>• Maintain a strong control environment through reconciliations, organized support files, and documentation that is ready for audit review.<br>• Manage work-in-progress accounting by monitoring completion progress, evaluating projected costs, reviewing schedules, and escalating meaningful variances promptly.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financing partners to support audits, filings, and required financial reporting.<br>• Partner with senior leadership and operations management to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans aligned with business objectives.<br>• Analyze financial results and present practical recommendations that guide operating decisions and capital allocation.<br>• Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital oversight to support liquidity and efficient use of resources.<br>• Identify process improvement opportunities, implement more efficient workflows, and introduce automation that increases reporting accuracy and consistency.<br>• Evaluate team capabilities, clarify role coverage, mentor staff, and provide hands-on support during periods of process and organizational change.
  • 2026-09-21T14:48:41Z
Controller
  • Old Mill Creek, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and provide strong leadership for the accounting function. This onsite role is well suited for a hands-on finance specialist who can guide reporting, budgeting, and cash management while partnering with operational leaders to improve business performance. The position offers the opportunity to support a seasonal organization with project-based accounting needs and a focus on financial accuracy, compliance, and process oversight.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities across receivables, payables, and payroll while mentoring the broader finance team.</p><p>• Produce and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership review and decision-making.</p><p>• Administer project-based accounting activities, including work-in-progress tracking, percentage-of-completion reporting, and billing administration for commercial work.</p><p>• Partner with project managers and account leaders to evaluate job costs, including labor, equipment, and material expenses, and identify ways to strengthen profitability.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling cash flow projections to support planning in a seasonal operating environment.</p><p>• Oversee treasury functions, working capital management, borrowing arrangements, and financing related to equipment purchases.</p><p>• Monitor and manage the transfer of financial data between operational platforms and Sage to help ensure complete and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and maintain compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations, and company policies.</p><p>• Coordinate external financial reviews and audits, including annual accounting examinations and insurance-related audits such as workers' compensation and general liability.</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation Range: · $125,000 – $140,000 (commensurate with experience) & · Bonus: Performance-driven, incentive-based bonus structure </p><p>Benefits: Health: Comprehensive healthcare package with options for Dental and Vision, Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan, and · Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</em></strong></p>
  • 2026-10-01T22:38:44Z
Tax Director
  • Palatine, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 170000.00 - 195000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $170,000-$195,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>•       Develop and execute a global tax strategy that supports growth, compliance, and risk mitigation across all operating jurisdictions.</p><p>•       Establish and maintain tax governance, policies, and controls that align with audit and SOX/ICFR standards.</p><p>•       Maintain a global tax calendar and ensure on-time filings and payments for all legal entities.</p><p>•       Monitor international tax law changes (OECD BEPS, Pillar Two, EU e-invoicing, etc.) and communicate business impacts.</p><p>•       Identify and manage global tax risks, including nexus, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, and indirect tax exposure.</p><p>•       Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance activities (corporate income tax, VAT/GST, sales & use tax, payroll and withholding).</p><p>•       Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all tax filings and payments globally.</p><p>•       Coordinate quarterly and annual tax provision calculations, estimated payments, and reconciliations. </p><p>•       Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors to ensure compliance and efficiency.</p><p>•       Develop, document, and maintain transfer pricing policies covering intercompany services, cost allocations, and markups.</p><p>•       Lead the preparation of Master and Local Files and coordinate annual true-ups.</p><p>•       Collaborate with FP& A and Regional Controllers to validate intercompany transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment.</p><p>•       Support due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration from a tax perspective.</p><p>•       Lead onboarding of new entities into ERP and tax systems to ensure compliant and consistent setup.</p><p>•       Partner with Controllership to optimize entity structures and manage cross-border tax implications.</p><p>•       Lead Avalara implementation and optimization for both U.S. and international tax operations.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-23T16:38:46Z
Accounting Manager
  • Aurora, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>e are seeking an experienced accounting professional to support a variety of accounting functions while helping our operating divisions achieve their financial and operational goals. This position offers the opportunity to grow within a stable, family-owned company that values professional development, meaningful responsibility, and long-term career growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with oversight of the accounting department and support daily accounting operations</li><li>Manage accounts receivable invoicing and collections activities</li><li>Oversee weekly payroll processing for field employees</li><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and financial analysis</li><li>Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities</li><li>Support job cost analysis and construction-related financial reporting</li><li>Manage fixed asset records and corporate insurance administration</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-02T07:04:08Z
Accounting Manager
  • Milton, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 105000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Accounting Manager role with hybrid flexibility in Milton, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations for a manufacturing company in Milton, Wisconsin. This role will guide the monthly close process, produce reliable financial reporting, and provide meaningful analysis that supports business decisions. The position also partners with operational and executive leaders, strengthens compliance practices, and helps build an efficient, high-performing accounting function.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily corporate accounting activities and lead a timely, well-organized month-end close process.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usefulness for leadership.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by overseeing journal entries, account reconciliations, and proper application of U.S. GAAP.</p><p>• Analyze financial results against budget and prior periods, identifying key variances and explaining business drivers.</p><p>• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting by delivering financial data, trend analysis, and planning insight.</p><p>• Oversee tax-related accounting activities and help ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal control standards.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation and respond to requests from external auditors to support efficient financial statement audits.</p><p>• Supervise and develop a small accounting team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Work closely with plant controllers and company leadership to improve financial visibility, reporting quality, and decision-making.</p><p>• Participate in process enhancements and operational changes that affect accounting workflows, including system-related updates when needed.</p>
  • 2026-09-21T16:58:51Z
Tax Manager - Public
  • Janesville, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a client-focused accounting team in Janesville, Wisconsin. This role is suited for a detail-oriented tax specialist who can oversee return reviews, guide client engagements, and lead staff development with confidence. The position offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative environment while helping improve efficiency, service quality, and long-term departmental success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the review of individual, business, fiduciary, and related tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by addressing tax-related questions, requesting outstanding information, discussing planning strategies, and presenting completed returns.</p><p>• Coordinate engagement flow by assigning work across team members, balancing priorities, and keeping projects moving efficiently through completion.</p><p>• Provide coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance to tax team members to support skill development and strengthen team performance.</p><p>• Evaluate client situations to uncover tax-saving opportunities and deliver practical recommendations aligned with their financial goals.</p><p>• Track filing calendars and engagement milestones to help maintain on-time delivery during both peak and non-peak periods.</p><p>• Contribute ideas that enhance internal procedures, increase operational efficiency, and improve the overall client experience.</p><p>• Partner with firm leadership to manage workload distribution, maintain strong client relationships, and support departmental objectives.</p>
  • 2026-09-11T01:14:01Z
Accounts Receivable Manager
  • St Charles, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to join a transportation and logistics organization in St Charles, Illinois for a 3-month Contract position. This role will focus on strengthening billing and revenue operations by partnering on a key finance systems initiative, improving invoice workflow accuracy, and capturing essential operational knowledge. The ideal candidate brings a strong command of accounts receivable processes, NetSuite, and process documentation, along with the ability to quickly understand existing workflows and recommend practical improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with stakeholders to support the NetSuite and FileMaker integration effort and help align system functionality with billing needs.<br>• Gather, clarify, and confirm invoicing requirements to ensure customer billing expectations are accurately reflected in processes and system design.<br>• Participate in testing activities, investigate issues, and work with cross-functional teams to help resolve billing and revenue-related defects.<br>• Contribute to invoice automation initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline manual steps and improve process efficiency.<br>• Analyze current accounts receivable and billing workflows to uncover operational gaps, risks, and areas for improvement.<br>• Create clear standard operating procedures, user guides, and reference materials that preserve critical process knowledge for ongoing business continuity.<br>• Document customer-specific billing rules, special handling requirements, and exception scenarios to support accurate invoicing.<br>• Provide structured knowledge transfer to reduce reliance on individual team members and support a more sustainable operating model.
  • 2026-10-02T17:38:45Z
FP& A Manager
  • Aurora, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 55.00 - 60.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced FP& A Manager to join a manufacturing organization in Aurora, Illinois on a Contract basis. This role will support planning, forecasting, and performance analysis activities that help leadership make informed business decisions. The position works closely with commercial and operations stakeholders to evaluate revenue trends, cost structure, margins, and overall business performance while delivering clear financial insights to non-financial audiences.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and consolidation of budget and reforecast submissions, ensuring financial assumptions are accurately compiled and reflected in planning tools.<br>• Collaborate with sales teams to build forward-looking revenue expectations across products, units, and channels for planning cycles.<br>• Develop product-level profitability projections to highlight margin movement and support decision-making around revenue outlooks.<br>• Partner with operations leadership to assess overhead cost drivers, quantify production-related financial impact, and incorporate assumptions into forecasting models.<br>• Perform monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to plan, identify key drivers behind sales and margin differences, and present actionable insights to management.<br>• Support commercial leaders in evaluating the financial effect of promotions and other growth initiatives, including expected sales lift and run-rate implications.<br>• Produce recurring reporting on business performance and key metrics such as sales, channel results, product margin, and overall financial outcomes.<br>• Translate complex financial findings into clear presentations and spreadsheet-based analyses for business leaders across functions.<br>• Work with finance partners to resolve data quality issues, investigate reporting discrepancies, and support process improvements tied to planning and reporting systems.
  • 2026-09-23T16:43:48Z