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<span><span><span><b>Controller – Growing Professional Services Organization</b></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Chicago, IL (On-site)<br /> $125,000 – $150,000 + Great Benefits (including Pension)</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span><b>About the Company</b><br /> Join a well-established private organization in the professional services sector that is experiencing rapid growth and expanding its footprint across multiple states. This is a leadership opportunity in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values integrity, stability, and quality of life.</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span><b>Why This Role?</b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>Serve as the top finance and accounting leader for the organization.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Work closely with senior executives and represent finance on the leadership team.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Enjoy a strong benefits package, including a pension, in a culture that prioritizes work-life balance.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <br /> <span><span><span><b>What You’ll Do</b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>Oversee all finance and accounting functions, including AP, AR, and GL.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Lead and develop a team of three accountants.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Manage financial reporting for multiple entities and funds.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Ensure compliance and serve as the primary contact for audits.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Present monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to the executive team.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Drive process improvements and support strategic initiatives.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <br /> <span><span><span><b>What We’re Looking For</b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>10+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Experience with QuickBooks Online required; SAGE experience or conversion a plus.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Excellent communication skills and ability to align finance with organizational goals.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <br /> <br /> IND123