Assistant Controller

Geneva Search Partners, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong work-life balance

Predictable hours

Job summary

A reputable investment management firm in Chicago is looking for an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting. The role requires leading a small team, ensuring GAAP compliance, and preparing timely reports for management. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Accounting and CPA, along with 7+ years of relevant experience. This position offers predictable hours, strong work-life balance, and a hybrid schedule of only 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience in public or industry.
• Experience in investment/financial services and/or real estate industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of accountants.
• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidations.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and investment reporting.
• Partner with auditors and management on requests.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

Geneva Search Partners, LLC provided pay range

This range is provided by Geneva Search Partners, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

Our client is a reputable investment management firm with a long history of stability and success. They maintain a complex but well‑organized reporting structure across multiple entities and pride themselves on a culture of collaboration, integrity, and low turnover.

They are seeking to hire an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting across several legal entities. This person will lead a small team of accountants, ensure GAAP compliance, and deliver accurate, timely reports for management and the board. This role blends technical expertise with leadership, offering the chance to grow professionally while enjoying predictable hours, strong work‑life balance, and a hybrid schedule of only 3 days in office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of accountants, managing workload and professional development.
• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidations across multiple entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, board reports, and ad hoc analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio‑level investment reporting.
• Partner with auditors, lenders, and management on financial requests and compliance.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.
• 7+ years of accounting experience in public or industry.
• Investment/financial services and/or real estate industry experience required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, analytical skills, and leadership ability.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Investment Management