Corporate Controller

Summary

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Type: Full-Time 

Compensation: Competitive salary and equity

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision; Flexible PTO, FSA Benefits, 401K Savings Plan, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability Insurance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

The Company 

Numat is a global leader in the field of precision chemistries. Numat’s solutions are changing the way industries around the world capture and separate hazardous chemicals that negatively impact human health and the environment.  

Numat has been at the forefront of Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) research and production for over a decade and is the first company to successfully commercialize MOFs. The company’s world-class platform integrates MOFs into existing products and processes, merging chemistry innovation with manufacturing at industrial scale.  

Through bold and transformative chemistry, Numat helps its global customers and partners make meaningful progress toward their net-zero and innovation objectives. Be a part of something bigger, join our team. 

Position Overview

Numat is looking for a Corporate Controller who can build and execute a financial infrastructure that ensures accurate reporting, internal controls, efficient processes, and seamless financial operations as we grow. This is a critical role responsible for implementing best-in-class systems, clear financial workflows, and real-time visibility into financial performance to support decision-making and long-term growth at a scaling company.

The ideal candidate has both a strategic vision for and the ability to execute operational improvements—knowing what needs to be built, which resources are required, and how to implement systems that create clarity, efficiency, and discipline across the finance function. This role ensures financial processes and controls are clear, accurate, and scalable, and that leadership has the real-time insights needed to make the right decisions.

This role is for someone who thrives in ambiguity, rolls up their sleeves to get things done, and brings a clear understanding of what a high-performing finance function looks like from experience. We're looking for a team player who can flex between tactical execution and strategic thinking. As part of a lean team, you'll move beyond traditional controllership duties to provide financial insight and serve as a key contributor to company-wide decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Monthly & Annual Close Management: Lead monthly and fiscal year-end financial close process to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial statements, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Financial Reporting & Visibility: Build real-time reporting dashboards in Power BI or similar platforms to provide leadership and operational teams with actionable insights on cash flow management, performance versus budget, and financial performance.
• Accounting & GAAP Compliance: Maintain deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and apply it to ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting. Proactively research technical accounting issues and translate guidance into practical solutions. Identify gaps in current practices and lead the refinement or development of accounting policies to support a scalable and well-governed finance function.
• Controls & Compliance: Develop, implement, and continuously refine well-structured accounting policies and procedures that align with industry best practices and third-party audit requirements, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. This includes establishing and maintaining the organization's internal controls and related procedures.
• Process Optimization & Scalable Execution: Take a holistic approach to financial operations by developing scalable, automated workflows that drive efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks across functions such as invoicing, purchasing, procurement, and inventory management. Ensure that all systems, processes, and reporting align with company objectives and are built to scale with business growth.
• ERP Transition Leadership: Oversee the eventual selection and implementation of an ERP system, ensuring a smooth transition from existing tools and processes. Leverage knowledge of ERP systems to manage configuration, integration, and user training.
• Oversight of Accounting Service Providers: Manage relationships with external bookkeeping and accounting service providers (note: bookkeeping support is remote), ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, timely reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements for government contracts, lenders, and investors, including proper documentation and regulatory adherence where applicable. Maintain third-party audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or corporate controllership roles, ideally in a scaling environment.
• Deep understanding of GAAP with experience researching and applying technical accounting guidance.
• Attention to detail with a strong grasp of financial controls, reporting accuracy, and process design.
• Proven experience building and executing financial reporting infrastructure and scalable financial processes.
• ERP implementation experience and strong system-savvy mindset, including experience with Power BI
• Strong leadership skills—able to align company strategic objectives with financial processes and reporting, drive execution, align stakeholders, and create clarity in financial operations.
• A strategic mindset with a bias for action—someone who can see the big picture, develop a plan, and execute it effectively

NOTE:  **NO AGENCIES**

Numat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or an unfavorable discharge from military service. We at Numat are committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.