About this opportunity
Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation lists this Vice President and Corporate Controller opportunity in oak brook, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Vice President and Corporate Controller
Department: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Compensation: $300,000 - $340,000 / year
Description
Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation is looking for a Vice President, Corporate Controller , to join our team in Oak Brook, Illinois. This role will serve as a key member of the global finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of accounting, external reporting, internal controls, financial governance, and finance transformation.
This executive will lead a large accounting & controllership organization and will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Company's financial information while simultaneously modernizing processes, strengthening controls, developing talent, and enabling scalable growth.
The successful candidate will be a highly respected finance leader who combines deep technical accounting expertise with operational business acumen, strong leadership capabilities, and a demonstrated ability to drive change within a complex, multi-site manufacturing and distribution environment.
How You Will Help
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Lead all global accounting and controllership activities across the enterprise
Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
Drive best-in-class financial close processes focused on efficiency, speed, and quality
Oversee global consolidations across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions
Maintain accounting policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
Ensure integrity of balance sheets, reserves, accruals, and financial disclosures
Lead preparation of audit committee, ownership, and statutory reporting packages
Internal Controls & Governance
Establish and maintain a world-class internal control environment
Strengthen financial governance processes, policies, and procedures across the organization
Drive accountability for control execution across all business functions
Lead risk assessments and remediation efforts related to financial reporting processes
Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and regulatory standards
Audit & Compliance
Serve as primary executive liaison with external auditors
Lead annual audit activities and ensure timely completion of all audit requirements
Coordinate responses to audit findings and implement corrective actions
Oversee compliance with federal, state, local, and international financial regulations
Finance Transformation
Lead initiatives to modernize accounting processes through automation, standardization, and technology
Drive continuous improvement throughout the close-to-report processPartner with IT and Finance leadership on ERP enhancements and future system implementations
Establish scalable processes capable of supporting significant growth and acquisition activity
Mergers & Acquisitions
Support due diligence efforts for acquisitions and strategic investments
Lead purchase accounting and acquisition-related accounting activities
Partner with business leaders to integrate acquired companies into the Company’s financial reporting and control environment
Develop integration roadmaps that accelerate synergy capture and process standardization
Leadership & Talent Development
Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing global accounting organization
Establish succession plans and leadership development programs within the finance function
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence
Attract and retain top finance and accounting talent
What You Will Bring
Required
15+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
Public Company, Private Equity, or large privately held company experience
Significant experience leading accounting organizations supporting $1B+ revenue businesses
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and technical accounting
Experience leading large-scale audits and managing external audit relationships
Experience operating in manufacturing, distribution, industrial products, or engineered solutions environments
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams
Strongly Preferred
Experience supporting private equity-backed organizations
Experience executing and integrating acquisitions
Experience leading ERP implementations and finance transformation initiatives
Shared services experience
Global accounting leadership experience
Exposure to international operations and multi-currency consolidations
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
CPA required
MBA or master’s degree preferred
Leadership Competencies
Strategic LeadershipCreates a clear vision and aligns the finance organization with enterprise objectives
Enterprise MindsetBalances functional excellence with what is best for the overall business
Talent DevelopmentBuilds strong teams and develops future leaders
Change LeadershipLeads transformation initiatives with urgency and discipline
Execution ExcellenceConsistently delivers results through strong planning, accountability, and follow-through
Collaboration & InfluenceBuilds trusted relationships across all levels of the organization
Continuous ImprovementChampions operational excellence, simplification, and innovation
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $300,000.00 - $340,000.00 USD annually* .
* The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this role. Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation's philosophy on compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job‑related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.
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Worksite address
oak brook, IL, 60523, US
Who can apply
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