Phone: (630) 365-1990 Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Controller

Midwest Trading – Maple Park, IL

Full Time Year Round

To provide the President, Stockholders, and Board of Directors of Midwest Trading Horticultural Supplies, Inc. with accurate and timely general and financial information to achieve the short and longterm goals of the CompanyFocus on monitoring and improving the organization’s profitability with defined strategic action.  To manage the employees in the administration and areas efficiently and effectively. 

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Essential Responsibilities:

Finance Operations Responsibilities 

Accounting Administration Operations Responsibilities

Administrative Duties

Information Technology

Long Range Strategic Planning and General Management

Required Skills:

  • Strong management and leadership skills.
  • Financial skills and business analytics abilities.
  • Excellent organizational skills, and strong ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a positive, action oriented attitude.
  • Ability to coordinate programs and build consensus with multiple stakeholders.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.
  • Strong technology skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy with a strong accounting performance record.

Expectations:

  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to successfully communicate with diverse coworkers from multiple departments, divisions and companies.
  • Ability to understand the seasonality of the green industry.
  • Comfort and effectiveness in working in a family owned business.
  • Comfortable being hands-on for some project management and execution.

Education / Experience Prerequisites:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting.
  • CPA, MBA, and/or professional accreditation preferred.
  • 8 years of management experience in accounting or finance operations.
  • Business operations leadership experience.
  • Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or the green industry is preferred.
  • Experience in a family business is valued.
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About Midwest

Join the Midwest team! We strive to attract and retain the best talent in our industry and consider our employees to be our most valuable asset. We offer full-time, full-time seasonal, and part-time employment across many different types of positions and experience levels. Midwest has grown through dedication to customer service and we are continually seeking those who share that desire to join our team. Our past accomplishments and success in the Green Industry are a direct reflection of the quality of our employees – join us and help us to build the future!

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Contact Info

Phone: (630) 365-1990
Fax: (630) 365-3818

Street Address

48W805 IL Rt. 64
Maple Park, Illinois 60151

Current Hours:

Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

 

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