Cuesta Partners

Controller

Cuesta Partners Chicago, IL

Overview

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA preferred
  • 7-10 years of accounting experience.
  • Strong leadership and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Oracle, Hyperion) and advanced Excel skills.

Accounting Operations

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Daily management of all ledgers, accounts, and payroll.
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and closing processes.

Financial Reporting

  • Prepare comprehensive financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for management.
  • Ensure all financial data is accurate, complete, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Budgeting And Forecasting

  • Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing analysis and recommendations.

Internal Controls

  • Implement and maintain effective internal control systems.
  • Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures, identifying and mitigating risks.

Technology And Systems

  • Oversee and improve financial systems and software.
  • Ensure data integrity and the efficient use of financial technology.

Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Compensation

  • $125,000-$175,000. Wage differential is based on experience, training and education.

About Cuesta Partners

We believe in the power of technology to create sustained, differentiated advantage. Our firm helps organizational leaders understand and use emerging digital solutions to drive value across their business. Technology has become an accelerating source of competitive divergence – Cuesta helps companies capitalize on this opportunity with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.

Our team has scaled and operated companies across several industries, launching technology solutions focused on delivering business value. We believe the truth is in the details and projects are successful when the work is done the right way.

At Cuesta, we are building the firm where we always wanted to work. We challenge convention, work efficiently, and seek ongoing personal growth. Our team supports each other and laughs together. We value diversity, creativity, humility, and perseverance.

Benefits: What you’ll gain

At Cuesta, we value entrepreneurship, humility, diversity, learning, speed, and balance. We provide our associates with:

  • Constant opportunities for exposure & learning
  • Flexible working location and enabling personal-life harmony with work
  • Agency and influence in the company’s total strategy and direction
  • Collaboration with a high-performing team
  • 401k, healthcare benefits, paid time-off and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Cuesta Partners, we know that people come from all different backgrounds, and we are here to support them by having a diverse team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

    Business Consulting and Services

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