Controller
Grayson Search Partners, Gurnee, IL, United States
A rapidly growing distribution company is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the finance and accounting function and partner closely with the leadership team as the business continues to scale.
This role sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy, providing financial visibility across warehousing, fulfillment, transportation, and customer programs. The Controller will play a key role in improving financial processes, strengthening reporting, and driving profitability across the organization.
We are looking for a finance leader who can operate at both the strategic and tactical level — someone who understands the business drivers but is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves in the numbers.
What You’ll Own
Lead all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Manage month-end close, financial statements, audits, and internal controls
Develop financial models and reporting to support pricing, margin analysis, and operational performance
Partner closely with operations, fulfillment, and logistics leadership to analyze cost drivers and improve profitability
Support RFP pricing, vendor negotiations, and contract profitability analysis
Manage cash flow, treasury activities, and banking relationships
Help implement scalable systems, processes, and reporting infrastructureLead and develop the finance and accounting team
Provide financial insight to leadership to support growth initiatives, facility expansion, and operational investments
What We’re Looking For
7–10 years of progressive accounting / finance experience
Experience in logistics, fulfillment, distribution, supply chain, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Strong experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis
Ability to partner with operations to understand cost structures, labor efficiency, and fulfillment economics
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Why This Role Is Compelling
Key leadership role in a growing company
Opportunity to build financial infrastructure and improve reporting
High visibility with executive leadership and operational teams
Ability to drive profitability, efficiency, and growth
Collaborative leadership team and strong company culture
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This role sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy, providing financial visibility across warehousing, fulfillment, transportation, and customer programs. The Controller will play a key role in improving financial processes, strengthening reporting, and driving profitability across the organization.
We are looking for a finance leader who can operate at both the strategic and tactical level — someone who understands the business drivers but is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves in the numbers.
What You’ll Own
Lead all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Manage month-end close, financial statements, audits, and internal controls
Develop financial models and reporting to support pricing, margin analysis, and operational performance
Partner closely with operations, fulfillment, and logistics leadership to analyze cost drivers and improve profitability
Support RFP pricing, vendor negotiations, and contract profitability analysis
Manage cash flow, treasury activities, and banking relationships
Help implement scalable systems, processes, and reporting infrastructureLead and develop the finance and accounting team
Provide financial insight to leadership to support growth initiatives, facility expansion, and operational investments
What We’re Looking For
7–10 years of progressive accounting / finance experience
Experience in logistics, fulfillment, distribution, supply chain, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Strong experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis
Ability to partner with operations to understand cost structures, labor efficiency, and fulfillment economics
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Why This Role Is Compelling
Key leadership role in a growing company
Opportunity to build financial infrastructure and improve reporting
High visibility with executive leadership and operational teams
Ability to drive profitability, efficiency, and growth
Collaborative leadership team and strong company culture
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