About this role
ASC Engineered Solutions 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. 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 process Partner 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