Salary: $85,000 - 95,000
Location: Greater Chicago area
Travel Required: This role requires quarterly travel to Baguio, Philippines
Position Summary
The Controller is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial operations for Onnyt Global Workforce. Responsibilities will include day-to-day accounting, reporting, internal controls, and compliance. The Controller ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and supports strategic decision-making through insightful analysis and adherence to regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Management & Leadership
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies, procedures, and an operational calendar
- Oversee all electronic banking functions and ensure secure, efficient workflows
- Manage outsourced accounting functions and service providers
- Supervise the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate completion of responsibilities
- Implement internal controls and a system of checks and balances, including cross-training of staff
- Mentor and support the growth and development of junior accounting personnel
Operational Accounting
- Ensure timely processing of accounts payable
- Oversee accounts receivable processes including invoicing, contracted service payments and delinquencies
- Perform and review monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Ensure timely and accurate debt service payments
- Maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts and general ledger
- Oversee digital recordkeeping and ensure maintenance of an orderly electronic filing system
- Assist company President with the development of corporate budgets
- Support external tax filings and audit preparation in collaboration with auditors
Financial Reporting & Systems
- Prepare and deliver timely and accurate financial statements to the executive team and clients
- Analyze budget-to-actual variances and communicate significant deviations to management
- Maintain and enhance accounting software and reporting tools as necessary
- Provide financial documentation and reports in support of audits and compliance reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience
- Proficiency in accounting software and electronic banking systems (experience with industry-specific tools is a plus)
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of mentoring staff
- Excellent customer service orientation and communication skills
- High attention to detail, organization, and process improvement mindset