Controller

$140,000 - $160,000 yearly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Job ID: 135791
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Are you an experienced financial leader looking for an exciting Controllership opportunity in the medical supply manufacturing industry? Our client’s firm in Vernon Hills is seeking a Controller to join their team as the current controller prepares for retirement. As the Controller, you will play a crucial role in overseeing their financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving strategic financial decisions.

This client is looking for active controllers that can step in and support the President, COO and current accounting department.This role will get up to $175,000 for a base salary for candidates that check every box in manufacturing, inventory, cost accounting and people management skills. This position offers the flexibility of working in-office two days a week.


Controller Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems to ensure compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
  • Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and internal checks and balances
  • Take ownership of the general ledger, including monthly financial close, reconciliations and preparation of financial reports
  • Coordinate all audit activities with external accountants
  • Interface with commercial insurance brokers on annual insurance renewals and oversee administration of insurance policies
  • Partner with HR on payroll, benefits administration and renewals
  • Analyze financial data and present accurate and timely financial reports to senior management
  • Prepare budgets by collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data and recommending plans

Controller Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or MBA preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience in effectively communicating key data to senior management and/or outside partners
  • 7+ years of relevant financial and operational experience
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft NAV and knowledge of COGNOS is a plus
  • Previous experience in a distribution and/or manufacturing environment preferred
  • Advanced computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel (Macros, V-lookups, Pivot Tables) and PowerPoint
  • Ability to innovate and improve reporting processes


If you are a dynamic financial professional with a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply. Join the team and contribute to their mission of delivering high-quality medical supplies to those in need.

Thank you,

Brad Whitlock
Project Manager
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.