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Corporate Controller

On-site Chicago Des Plaines, United States

JOB FUNCTION AND SCOPE

This position oversees and manages the daily operations of the accounting department A/P, A/R and payroll and general ledger.  To provide support, direction and compliance with the Geberit Internal Control system.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Departmental Management (10%)
    • Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay-off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, and discipline employees as needed.
    • Establish departmental objectives and evaluate employee performance regularly at least once a year.
    • Participate in the Management Review process to evaluate the performance of EQMS.
    • Lead the corporate Accounting and Tax function.
    • Develop, monitor and control the department budget.

  1. Directs financial affairs of the CFC Company.  (60%)
    • Conduct month-end close activities; ensuring activities are completed in accordance within the stated corporate time-frame.
    • Manages weekly payroll preparation and performs monthly payroll preparation
    • Ensure all accounting is performed in accordance with the Geberit Accounting Manual
    • Ensures preparation of all state, local and federal tax filings and payments
    • Coordinates annual external audits – 401k and annual financial Audit
    • Manages corporate cash

  2.  Directs preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.  (15%)
    • Review budget proposals and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justifications
    • Preparing, coordinating, and processing budgeting, forecasting and planning requirements
    • Monitor established budgets monthly providing guidance and assistance where needed to management

  3. Performs monthly and quarterly reporting.   (5%)
    • Analyzing and interpreting company operation results, evaluating variances, and assessing the effects on the company operations
    • Preparing and managing actual forecast and budget scenarios throughout the course of the year
    • Providing daily weekly and monthly reports for corporate management
    • Meet all Geberit reporting requirements within stated time-frame 

  4. Direct and manages the Geberit Internal Control System.  (5%)
    • Ensure full compliance and improvement to company Geberit Internal Control requirements
    • Identify and appropriately mitigate known business risks
    • Proactively seek and improve any deficiencies
    • Set the proper routines to ensure proper controls

  5. All other duties as assigned (5%)

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

  • BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 10+ years of cost accounting/manufacturing experience
  • 7+ years of leadership/management experience
  • 7+ years of experience with SAP Operating system
  • 7+ years of experience managing accounting functions, AP, AR, Payroll, and  CAPEX
  • 5+ years of experience managing all aspects of corporate tax including federal, state and local income taxes as well as sales/use tax issues.

 

Preferred:

  • Master’s Degree
  • CPA

APPLICATION
Would you like to make a career change within Geberit? An exciting job is waiting for you! We look forward to receiving your detailed online application.


YOUR CONTACT 
Asif Khan

Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-11. Posted 2026-10-10.

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