BU Controller

abra • Wheaton, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

abra is seeking a Business Unit (BU) Controller to join our finance team. We are looking for a highly analytical and business-oriented finance professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building processes from the ground up. This role combines financial expertise with strategic partnership, enabling business leaders to make data-driven decisions that drive growth and operational excellence. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong FP&A capabilities, and the ability to transform complex data into actionable business insights. A full-time on-site position, based in Ra'anana, Israel.

Requirements

• Certified CPA and graduate of one of the Big 4 accounting firms – mandatory.
• 5–7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Previous experience in a Big 4 firm at Senior level or above.
• Strong hands-on approach with proven ability to lead, build, and implement end-to-end financial processes.
• Extensive experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and performance management.
• Proven ability to establish and develop FP&A processes and generate meaningful business insights.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and working closely with multiple stakeholders, including business managers, operations, and HR teams.
• Strong process-oriented mindset with the ability to identify root causes and design sustainable solutions.
• High level of independence, ownership, initiative, and execution capabilities.
• Strong leadership, influence, and stakeholder management skills, including working with senior executives.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong technological orientation, including an interest in automation and AI-driven process improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Previous industry experience in a first finance role such as Assistant Controller, Controller, FP&A, or a similar position.
• Alternatively, experience as a Manager within a Big 4 firm, looking to transition into an industry role while bringing expertise in team leadership, complex project management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with employee profitability and project profitability concepts.
• Experience working with AI tools such as Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial processes for the business unit, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
• Build and develop FP&A processes, financial models, and reporting frameworks to support business decision-making.
• Analyze profitability, identify trends and risks, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management.
• Partner closely with business leaders, operations, and HR to support strategic and operational initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional projects and establish scalable financial processes and controls.
• Identify inefficiencies and systemic gaps, and implement long-term solutions to improve performance and productivity.
• Utilize technology, automation, and AI tools to optimize financial workflows and reporting capabilities.
• Take full ownership of initiatives from concept through implementation in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed