Assistant Controller | N Suburbs, Chicago

Assistant Controller

A growing and highly successful manufacturing and distribution organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its finance leadership team. This role offers significant visibility across the business and a clear path toward future Controller-level responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys owning the close process, driving accounting operations, partnering with cross-functional teams, and improving processes in a complex operating environment. This position provides an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping shape the future of the accounting function. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant Controller will oversee critical accounting operations, including month-end close, consolidations, treasury forecasting, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit coordination, and accounts payable/accounts receivable functions. The role will also lead and develop an accounting team while supporting strategic finance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Lead and own the month-end and year-end close process

Manage balance sheet reconciliations and reconciliation controls

Oversee financial consolidations and reporting activities

Review and reconcile trial balances across multiple entities

Provide leadership and oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations

Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow and treasury forecasts

Serve as the primary liaison for external audit activities

Support tax reporting and compliance initiatives

Assist with insurance renewals and various regulatory reporting requirements

Perform variance analysis against budget and forecast targets

Drive accounting process improvements and internal control enhancements

Partner closely with operations, HR, IT, and finance leadership teams

Support corporate and management reporting requirements

Mentor, coach, and develop accounting staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

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Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Progressive accounting leadership experience, preferably at the Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Divisional Controller, or similar level

Strong general ledger and month-end close ownership experience

Experience leading financial consolidations

Prior responsibility for AP and AR functions

Treasury and cash forecasting experience

External audit coordination experience

Exposure to tax reporting and compliance activities

Previous people management and team leadership experience

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Permanent Assistant Controller position near Libertyville.

Salary of $150,000 to $160,000.

Annual, performance based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.