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Kreg Therapeutics Inc

Financial Controller

Kreg Therapeutics Inc, Melrose Park, Illinois, United States, 60160

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Job Description Description:

Join Us as Our Next Transformational Accounting Leader!

Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) ready to move beyond traditional accounting and take a leading role in shaping a company's future? We are searching for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to join our team as a strategic partner to our CFO. This isn't just a leadership position; it's a chance to re-engineer processes, drive improvements, and elevate our entire financial function to a best-in-class standard. If you have a strong foundation in public accounting and audit, and a passion for strengthening operational backbones to enable scalable growth, we want to talk to you. You will play a critical role in executive-level decision-making and lead the charge in building a world-class financial infrastructure.

This opportunity is great preparation for a future CFO!

Key Responsibilities You Will Own:

Lead a World-Class Close Process:

Redesign and drive a monthly financial close process that is precise, timely, and scalable. You will own all balance sheet reconciliations and partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure data integrity. Champion Financial Compliance & Audit Readiness:

Maintain year-round audit readiness, ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements, and lead coordination with external auditors. Enhance Risk Management & Controls:

Apply audit-derived best practices to assess financial risks, design mitigation strategies, and implement internal controls to protect company assets. Deliver Strategic Financial Insights:

Go beyond reporting by translating financial data into actionable insights for the executive team. You will ensure strict adherence to U.S. GAAP and other applicable standards. Oversee Payroll & Sales Compensation:

Ensure accurate and timely payroll and sales incentive calculations, and collaborate with Sales and HR to refine compensation plans that drive performance. Drive Process Improvement:

Identify, design, and implement process improvements across all finance activities. You will champion automation, standardization, and a culture of continuous improvement. Serve as a Strategic Partner:

Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO, providing forward-looking financial analysis and recommendations to inform strategic decisions. Manage Cash Flow & Capital Planning:

Oversee short- and long-term cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and partner with the CFO on capital structure management. What We’re Looking For:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Strong public accounting background (audit side) is preferred; experience with a Big 4 or large regional firm is ideal. A proven track record as a Controller or senior finance leader in a growth-oriented company. Demonstrated success in building or overhauling accounting processes for scalability. Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and compliance requirements. Experience with ERP/accounting software implementation or optimization.

Bonus points for experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central), Paylocity, or Ramp. Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills. The ability to operate as a strategic business partner, connecting financial outcomes to key business decisions. Benefits include:

Comprehensive Benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Life Insurance)· Paid travel expenses· Kreg phone & laptop· Vacation, Personal & Sick time

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to directly partner with a forward-thinking CFO and executive leadership team. You won’t just manage the numbers; you'll have a seat at the table for strategic discussions that will shape our growth trajectory. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and a chance to make a measurable, lasting impact on our company's success.

EOE Requirements:

The first step in Kreg's application process is to complete a brief assessment. Please set aside up to 10 minutes of uninterrupted time for this. The link to the assessment is:

https://go.cultureindex.com/p/gSFh8y0hygm5M4