Accounting Controller

Position

Accounting Controller

Status

: Full-time

Compensation

Salary of $115,000-$135,000 per year; this position is also eligible for discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities

Supervisor

Chief Operations Strategist

Hours

Full time (generally 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday)

Location

: Wheaton office, with occasional days at the company’s Chicago office

Position Summary

Thomas Interiors is seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking Controller to lead the company’s Accounting and Finance department, strengthen financial visibility, and support the organization's continued growth. Reporting to the Chief Operations Strategist, this role will own core accounting operations, financial reporting, cash flow, controls, budgeting and forecasting, while partnering across the business to ensure strong financial oversight, timely reporting, and meaningful financial insight to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals and team leadership with business acumen, analytical capability, and a continuous-improvement mindset. This is an opportunity for a financial leader to assume meaningful ownership today and expand into broader Controller / finance leadership responsibilities as Thomas Interiors continues to grow.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Oversight

• Lead and oversee daily accounting operations, including AR, AP, billing, cash applications, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Own month-end and year-end close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls, policies, and procedures.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial statements and operational reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide visibility into revenue, gross margin, backlog, profitability, CWS/profit erosion, cash flow, and other key financial metrics.
• Identify financial trends, risks and opportunities and provide actionable analysis to Leadership.

Cash Flow, Banking & Risk Management

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, AR aging, and collections.
• Manage vendor payment planning and support timely billing and collections.
• Maintain banking/lender relationships and coordinate required financial reporting and compliance.

Operational & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Leadership and Operations on project profitability, job costing, billing and revenue recognition.
• Support broader business planning and financial decision-making as appropriate.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive continued optimization of CORE and related financial/reporting systems.
• Identify opportunities for standardization, automation, stronger controls, and improved financial visibility.
• Partner on technology and process initiatives impacting Accounting and Finance.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop the Accounting team, establishing clear accountability, priorities, and consistent processes.
• Support training, documentation, and continuous improvement across accounting workflows.
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer and continuity as part of the department’s leadership transition.

Broader Financial Support

• Coordinate with outside accounting, tax, audit, and other financial partners.
• Support financial analysis related to capital needs, compensation, benefits, and other business initiatives as appropriate.
• Support acquisition due diligence, financial analysis, and integration activities as needed.

EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE

• Strong accounting and financial management fundamentals with the ability to remain hands-on.
• Leadership capability and experience developing an accounting team.
• Business acumen and the ability to translate financial information into actionable insights.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• A process-improvement and systems mindset, with comfort operating in an evolving entrepreneurial environment.
• High accountability, sound judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to partner effectively across operational and commercial functions.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; CPA or advanced credential preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/financial-management experience, including meaningful ownership of close and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting/forecasting, cash-flow management, internal controls, and operational accounting.
• Prior team leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting and financial-reporting systems.
• Experience with Power BI, dashboards, automation or operational ERP systems preferred.
• Commercial interiors, construction, dealership, distribution or other project-based business experience preferred, but not required.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Thomas Interiors is continuing to grow and evolve, creating an opportunity to strengthen the Accounting and Finance function while further building out the financial infrastructure needed for the company’s next stage. The Controller will help protect profitability and cash flow, improve financial visibility and accountability, modernize processes and systems, and develop a scalable finance organization.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base compensation plus performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment with direct exposure to company leadership.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).
• Paid vacation and holidays, wellness benefits and community service opportunities.
• Meaningful opportunity for professional growth as Thomas Interiors continues to scale.

NOTE

: This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, and responsibilities expected of the individual who fills the role. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added, changed, or removed at any time, with or without notice, as Thomas Interiors sees fit.

Pay: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Please tell us about your relevant educational background. Do you have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field? Are you a CPA? Do you have any other relevant credentials?
• Please describe the size and complexity of an organization for which you have been primarily responsible for accounting. Please include annual revenue, size of the accounting team, and your responsibilities related to month-end close and financial reporting.
• Describe a significant accounting process improvement that you personally led. What was the issue, what actions did you take, and what measurable results were achieved?

Ability to Commute

* Wheaton, IL 60187 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wheaton, IL 60187