Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Rosemont, IL (Fully Onsite)

$130K–$150K Base + Profit Sharing

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, acquisition-driven organization to identify an Assistant Controller to join its corporate accounting team.

Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this newly created position will play a key role in financial reporting, consolidations, audit coordination, technical accounting, and process improvement initiatives. The position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to help support a complex, multi-entity organization as it continues to scale.

What You'll Do

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Assist with preparation and review of GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Participate in consolidations and multi-entity reporting processes
• Prepare account reconciliations, analyses, and supporting schedules
• Coordinate audit requests and serve as a key contact for external auditors
• Assist with acquisition accounting and integration activities
• Support development and enhancement of internal controls and accounting policies
• Drive accounting process improvements and reporting efficiencies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and executive leadership teams

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• Current or prior Big 4 experience required
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting, audit, or financial reporting experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience working with external auditors
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Why Join?

• Newly created, highly visible position
• Direct mentorship from an experienced Corporate Controller
• Exposure to acquisitions, integrations, and PE-backed growth initiatives
• Opportunity to influence processes and build scalable reporting infrastructure
• Clear runway toward broader accounting leadership responsibilities
• Stable and growing business with strong financial performance
• Competitive compensation package including profit sharing

Compensation

• $130,000–$150,000 base salary
• Profit sharing program
• Comprehensive benefits package

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