Controller & Treasurer (Onsite or Remote)

Follett Content Solutions•McHenry, IL

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Follett Content Solutions is seeking a Controller & Treasurer to join their finance department. This is a full-time exempt role with a salary range of $190,000 - $205,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility. The position is hybrid, requiring presence in the McHenry, IL office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Wednesdays and Fridays, or fully remote for the right candidate. The role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and GAAP compliance of monthly and annual financial statements, improving department accuracy and efficiency, recording and reporting financial information, managing the accounting team, developing and implementing controls and procedures, and ensuring efficient team operations. The position also involves the annual budgeting process, analyzing trends and variances for company strategy, and managing a team of two to four members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent required
CPA preferred
10+ years in Accounting and Finance required
Related experience in completing month-end accounting and financial statement review required
Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting and forecasting, tax and regulatory compliance required
Previous experience in managing a team required
Previous external audit experience required
Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and decision-making abilities required
Advanced computer/Excel skills required
Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably NetSuite) is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the monthly financial close process, including the preparation of financial statements accurately and in a timely manner.
Ensure account reconciliations and sufficient support and analytics are maintained.
Prepare annual expense and CapEx budgets, monitor changes, and forecast as needed.
Provide recommendations to the Leadership Team based on trends, tracking, and observations, including in-depth analysis of discrepancies versus Budget or LY.
Identify opportunities to incorporate efficiencies via the use of AI tools.
Serve as the primary contact with the outside audit firm for annual audits and bank compliance.
Work closely with the insurance broker on medical and general insurance coverage.
Ensure an environment of strong internal controls.
Manage cash flow projections and ensure timely payments for vendors, collections from customers, and management of corporate cash balances.
Work with Payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate bi-weekly payrolls, bonus payments, benefit cost tracking, and ad hoc projects.
Review and monitor self-insured health care plans for appropriate reserves and expense reporting.