10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management experience
Education
Masters degree in Accounting or Finance
Position Summary
The Assistant Controller oversees the corporate accounting function, including the monthly close process, financial reporting, and consolidation of results across the organization. This role manages the corporate accounting staff, leads the annual financial audit and income tax filings, and is responsible for establishing sound accounting policies, internal controls, and standardized processes in compliance with U.S. GAAP. The Assistant Controller also oversees collections and cash disbursement activities, partnering closely with the Controller to support the financial integrity of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Review and post journal entries
Review balance sheet reconciliations and roll forwards
Oversee the month-end close process
Support month-end financial reporting
Responsible for intercompany eliminations and consolidation entries
Oversee the annual financial audit
Oversee the preparation of federal and state income tax returns
Oversee collection activities and reporting
Oversee the cash disbursement process
Oversee corporate accounting staff
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standardize accounting processes
Help establish and maintain internal controls
Help establish and ensure accounting policies are in compliance with U.S. GAAP
Qualifications
Masters degree in Accounting or Finance
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management experience
Manufacturing industry experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Excellent experience with Microsoft products
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Consolidationunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Credit and Collectionsunmatched
Disbursementsunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Auditunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Income Taxunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Mail Processingunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Standards Developmentunmatched
State Taxunmatched
Tax Returnsunmatched
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