Assistant Controller

Connect Search, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller in Chicago, Illinois, to oversee the general ledger and manage a corporate accounting team. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial statements, managing month-end close processes, and driving financial automation and standardization. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in multi-entity organizations, strong US GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with NetSuite. This role promotes professional development within the team and involves collaboration across various accounting functions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a complex multi-entity organization.
• Strong project management and organization skills required.
• Familiarity with SEC and PCAOB is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the corporate accounting team of 3-5.
• Responsible for the consolidation of multiple entities.
• Manage month end close process and financial reporting.
• Identify and drive process improvements in accounting.

Skills

Month end close experience

US GAAP knowledge

FASB knowledge

Experience with NetSuite

Project management skills

Cross-functional experience

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

As the Assistant Controller you’ll be integral to managing and maintaining the general ledger for the consolidated entity and its subsidiary businesses as well as the consolidation of all entities. This individual will report to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Manage the corporate accounting team of 3-5, as well as align accounting processes working with other corporate accounting teams such as accounts payable, treasury, payroll and FP&A.
• Responsible for the consolidation of multiple entities; capital contributions and loans down from the parent to subsidiaries; accounting for strategic investments and M&A opportunities.
• Manage the timeliness of the month end close process at corporate and across businesses, including supporting the preparation, review, and finalization of monthly and annual financial reports.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Identify and drive process improvements, automation and standardization across the controllership function that will result in greater efficiencies as well as decrease exposure to financial misstatements.
• Work with the business unit accountants to ensure monthly and quarterly close processes result in timely month end close and accurate financial statements across the firm.
• Build and maintain adequate controls in corporate accounting to ensure the accuracy of corporate and businesses financial statements.
• Manage year end audit with external auditors and internal staff.
• Develop and train a skilled, professional accounting staff to build an effective and efficient team.
• Evaluate, manage and maintaining software tools for effective and efficient accounting and financial reporting.

Required Skills

• Strong month end close experience including multi sub consolidations.
• US GAAP and FASB knowledge. SEC and PCAOB familiarity a plus.
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in complex multi-entity organization.
• Cross-functional experience operating in a complex organization.
• Strong project management, planning and organization skills, including ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.