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Miller Cooper

Controller

Miller Cooper, Wheeling, Illinois, United States, 60090

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Job Description

Job Description

Are you an accounting professional with experience in the wholesale industry? Do people describe you as a leader? Are you process minded with strong business acumen? If so, our client, MPM Food Equipment Group, Inc., located in Wheeling, is looking for a full-time, hands-on Controller who enjoys delving into the details while also maintaining a high-level vision for company financials. MPM Food Equipment Group, Inc. is a successful and growing family-owned food service equipment distributor known for long-term customer and supplier relationships, a dedicated team culture, and a commitment to excellence.

Highlights Join a company known for employee longevity. Opportunity to serve as the top financial leader in a growing business. Mix of high-level strategy and hands-on accounting work. Learn more at

PizzaMasterUSA.com.

How You'll Contribute Responsible for performing and/or overseeing all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts

receivable/collections,

inventory, payroll, and general ledger. Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; maintain compliance with GAAP. Monitor cash flow, manage credit lines, and optimize working capital. Prepare sales/use tax returns for multiple states; maintain accurate rate information. Manage quarterly bank reporting. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Supervise and mentor accounting staff (4), serve as resource for daily accounting questions. Oversee 401k administration, workers' compensation audits, insurance, and other compliance requirements. Manage rebate programs, commissions program, and special financial projects.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field; CPA preferred. 8+ years of progressive hands-on experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar role. Distribution or equipment industry experience is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of GAAP, compliance, and internal controls. Proficiency with

QuickBooks Enterprise

and Microsoft Excel required. Ability to supervise and lead a team. Ability to balance daily operations and strategic planning.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal equity, market data, the candidate's qualifications- including but not limited to specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, relevant degrees or certifications (e.g., CPA, JD). The salary range estimate below is inclusive of all departments within the company and offered salaries may vary within the given range between departments. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this level is

$150,000 to $160,000

not including other competitive benefits.