Vice President, Corporate Controller & Treasurer

About Justrite Safety Group

At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

Headquartered in Deerfield, IL, Justrite Safety Group (JSG) is focused on helping companies protect their assets and comply with safety regulations. We manufacture a variety of products that provide chemical storage safety (gas cans, cabinets), motion safety (wheel chocks, speed bumps), industrial matting (rubber / vinyl mats), signage (including 5S signs), ground protection (large, heavy-duty mats), showers / eyewash stations, and exterior storage buildings. With approximately 2,000 employees, we operate 18 manufacturing facilities and offices in the USA, Mexico, China, Japan, UK, Netherlands, Italy, Romania and Germany. Highly acquisitive and private equity backed, the company has grown significantly in the last five years and is investing heavily in the expansion of its finance talent and related systems.

As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority-it's our passion.

The Contribution You'll bring to this Role:

The Vice President, Corporate Controller & Treasurer is a senior financial leader responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial consolidations, treasury, and internal control functions for a complex, multi-site manufacturing organization. This role serves as a key partner to the CFO and private equity sponsors, ensuring financial integrity, liquidity management, lender compliance, and exit readiness.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, hands-on treasury leadership, and experience operating in a private equity environment characterized by leverage, pace, and high-performance expectations. This role will be a high-impact leadership opportunity to help shape the financial foundation of a growing private equity platform, drive operational rigor, and play a critical role in value creation and exit execution.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer this role is responsible for driving a culture of financial integrity, compliance and transparency that creates a culture of financial discipline across the organization.

About the Team:

As a member of our Finance team, you'll be working with professionals dedicated to excellence and innovation. At Justrite Safety Group, you'll work alongside some of the best in the industry, collaborating on impactful projects that drive business success. Our team values precision, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering results. Together, we create a supportive and challenging environment where you can grow your skills and make meaningful contributions to the company's financial strength and strategic goals.

What You'll Do at Justrite:

1. Corporate Controllership & Financial Reporting:

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, revenue recognition, fixed assets and intercompany accounting
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across multiple entities leveraging different ERP systems
• Oversee preparation of GAAP financial statements for executives, Board, and PE sponsors
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors; manage annual audits, quality of earnings, and other transaction-related diligence
• Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in compliance with SOX-lite or sponsor standards
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate standard costing, variance analysis, and margin visibility
• Company technical accounting lead that ensure compliance in areas of highly technical nature (i.e. pension accounting, medical IBNR/IBNP, foreign exchange gain or loss)

2. System Consolidations:

• Responsible for the company wide financial consolidation system (OneStream) used for US GAAP financial statements and financial reporting tools
• Drive a centralized structure with strong date governance to ensure OneStream is the true system of record for all internal, external financial reporting needs
• Lead enhancements, implementations, or integrations as needed. Drive process improvements and automation to enhance scalability, accuracy, and speed

3. Treasury & Cash Management:

• Own all treasury functions, including cash management, liquidity forecasting, banking relationships, and covenant compliance
• Oversee debt compliance and reporting under the company's credit facilities, coordinate with lenders and private equity sponsors
• Lead cash flow forecasting and scenario modeling to support strategic decisions, acquisitions, and capital allocation
• Evaluate and manage insurance programs, risk management activities and foreign exchange exposure as applicable
• Help manage working capital optimization initiatives, including inventory, AR, AP, and supply chain financing

4. Private Equity Reporting & Stakeholder Management:

• Help in the preparation of monthly/quarterly board packages and executive presentation that synthesize performance results with forward-looking insights
• Align internal reporting with private-equity sponsor requirements, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timeliness.
• Support debt covenant reporting, lender requirements, and other financial compliance needs
• Ensure company has the proper controls and tracking in place that would support exit readiness with minimal quality of earning adjustments
• Drive controls and compliance around spending targets for SG&A and lead the preparation of the management incentive program

5.Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing team capable of supporting a fast-paced, data-driven PE environment
• Foster a culture of strong financial controls, accountability, continuous improvement, and partnership
• Champion adoption of modern financial systems, business intelligence tools, and automation strategies

Your Skills and Expertise:

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, CPA required
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including senior controllership roles
• Experience working in a private-equity-owned environment strongly preferred
• Prior experience in private equity-backed businesses strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, audit management, lender reporting and treasury operations
• Strong technical accounting judgement and attention to detail
• Manufacturing industry experience required, knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory management and strong cost controls
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor)
• Proficiency in financial consolidation software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion/HFM, OneStream, Vena etc.) is a must
• Proven ability to communicate with C-suite, business unit leadership and board-level stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency leveraging Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc...) is required
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities (coach, mentor, and develop staff)

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Entrepreneurial spirit; comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong team orientation with the ability to work collaboratively
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment efficiently and effectively
• Project management skills, including experience creating, prioritizing, scheduling, tracking reviewing, and ensuring completion of tasks by set deadlines
• Display follow-through on all tasks and a readiness to do what it takes, flexibility and willingness to work overtime, if necessary, to complete assignments and meet deadlines

Compensation:

The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $240,000 to $275,000.

Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.

Benefits:

Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You'll receive a competitive salary paired with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. We provide flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance. These options vary depending on the specific roles and business needs.

Your financial future is secure with our 401K plan, complete with a company match, and you're protected with company-paid short and long-term disability insurance. To ensure you're at your best, we also offer generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program that supports your overall health and happiness. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.

Why Choose Justrite Safety Group?

As a leading name in the safety industry, Justrite provides a platform where you can collaborate with some of the best professionals in the field, learning from experts and contributing to cutting-edge solutions. The company's commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that you'll be part of a team that is making a real impact. With a strong focus on career advancement, Justrite empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful and rewarding environment.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to product excellence and making a positive impact in our company, and in our community!