Job Description:

Position Title: Assistant Controller

Location: Milan 4905

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Onsite

Reporting To: Chad Gustafson

Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 / year

Assistant Controller

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Controller to join our finance team in Milan, IL. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing our organization's financial operations, reporting, and analysis. This role will be responsible for managing accounting functions, supporting financial processes, and providing leadership within the accounting team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands-on, and experienced in handling financial transactions within a dynamic operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage the general ledger and ensure accuracy of all accounting entries
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits
• Lead and mentor accounting staff to higher levels of performance instilling a continuous improvement mindset within the team
• Lead and support financial planning process
• Analyze and provide communication to management regarding variances to forecast and plan
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions and drive implementation of process improvements
• Assist the Controller in special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis
• Full-time onsite availability required

Job Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in accounting or finance

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining internal controls
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• D365 Finance and Operations experience a plus
• Proficiency in Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10.5 Paid Holidays
• Career Development Opportunities

About Group O

At Group O, it’s our employees who we value most. That’s why we provide a supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees’ health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.
In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.


Group O is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, and sexual orientation. If you require accommodations to participate in the job application process, please contact recruiting@groupo.com, we will work with you to meet your needs. Information provided by applicants will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We respect your privacy and will handle your application data in accordance with our privacy policy.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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