Controller - Rolling Meadows, IL

Description

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Epiq Solutions develops cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions to enable spectrum dominance for maritime, land, air, and space domains. With 17 years serving government and commercial enterprise customers and 25K+ devices fielded to date, Epiq Solutions is a trusted partner with a proven heritage of delivering open architecture products in radically small form factors where time-to-market, cost, and performance are critical for mission success.

For more information, visit Epiq Solutions Website.

JOB SUMMARY

The Business Unit Controller leads the accounting and financial reporting activities of the business unit and serves as a financial partner to its leadership team. This hands-on role ensures accurate financial results, effective internal controls, and meaningful analysis to support operating decisions, profitability, and cash flow. The Controller works with corporate finance and functional leaders to meet reporting requirements, manage financial risks, and improve financial processes across the business.

This role provides functional leadership and day-to-day guidance to accounting resources without direct supervisory responsibility. The Controller works closely with business unit leadership, corporate finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and other functional partners, modeling humility, trust, respect, and transparent communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting and Financial Reportin

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the business unit, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and timely resolution of accounting issues.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reporting packages in accordance with US GAAP and corporate accounting policies; explain results, trends, and significant variances to leadership.
• Oversee the accuracy and completeness of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset, and intercompany activity, coordinating with shared services or other accounting resources as applicable.
• Review revenue recognition, inventory valuation, reserves, and other significant estimates; document accounting judgments and escalate complex matters to corporate finance.

Operational Finance and Planning

• Lead business unit budgeting and forecasting with functional leaders, including revenue, operating expenses, headcount, capital spending, and cash requirements.
• Analyze product and project margins, manufacturing costs, labor and overhead absorption, and purchase or production variances; identify causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on inventory accuracy, physical counts, work in process, excess and obsolete inventory, and the financial effects of production and purchasing decisions.
• Monitor working capital and cash flow, including collections, payment timing, and inventory levels; coordinate banking and cash activities within corporate policies and approval authority.
• Evaluate capital investments, pricing proposals, cost reduction opportunities, and other business decisions; track results against approved plans.

Controls and Process Improvement

• Maintain effective internal controls, approval practices, and supporting documentation to protect assets and ensure financial transactions are accurate, complete, and timely.
• Coordinate business unit audit support and tax information requests with corporate finance, external auditors, and advisers; address findings and track corrective actions.
• Improve accounting workflows, reporting, and ERP data quality; partner with IT and business teams on system changes, controls, and process improvements.
• Provide practical guidance and training to accounting colleagues and business partners; promote consistent practices, clear accountability, and timely follow-through.
• Communicate financial risks and emerging issues promptly, and handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or in a comparable role owning financial close and reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, financial statements, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience preparing budgets and forecasts, analyzing financial performance, and translating findings into clear recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP or accounting systems, with the ability to validate data and improve reporting accuracy.
• Strong organization, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to explain financial information to nonfinancial colleagues, influence decisions, and guide others without relying on direct reporting authority.

Desired

• CPA certification.
• Experience in manufacturing or a technology business, including cost accounting, inventory, and product or project profitability.
• Experience supporting a business unit within a larger organization, including corporate reporting and coordination with shared services.
• Experience with Epicor or a comparable manufacturing ERP and with implementing financial process improvements.

BENEFITS

• Join a successful and growing company investing in our future success
• Generous vacation policy
• Paid five-week sabbatical every five years
• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness reimbursement
• Charitable Giving Company Match
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance
• Fun, laid-back culture and rewarding work!

Epiq Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.