Assistant Controller

Grayson Search Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical, dental and vision

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Grayson Search Partners represents a well-established, employee-owned financial services organization seeking an Assistant Controller to join the Finance & Accounting team. The CPA will lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close, financial reporting, internal controls and process improvements, partnering with senior leaders to strengthen the accounting function.

The role focuses on regulator compliance, GAAP reporting, and collaborating with FP&A and the Controller/CFO on strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2–3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Financial services experience required (broker-dealer / asset manager preferred).
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience with sponsor entity accounting / VRR is highly preferred.
• ERP/GL experience with Oracle Fusion or NetSuite preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with large data sets and complex reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations and schedules.
• Partner with FP&A on variance analysis and reporting.
• Support financial statement audits and maintain accounting documentation.
• Collaborate with Controller and CFO on reporting, analysis and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes while preserving controls.
• Governance of accounting data across multiple systems.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations and business teams on accounting matters.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies and infrastructure.

Skills

Financial accounting

GAAP

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Internal controls

Problem solving

Automation

AI in accounting

Education

CPA

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

NetSuite

Job description

Our client, a well-established, employee-owned financial services organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its growing Finance & Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA with strong fund accounting experience to work closely with the Corporate Controller, CFO, FP&A and other senior leaders while playing a meaningful role in the continued development of the accounting function.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Assistant Controller will have significant involvement in the monthly, quarterly and annual close, financial reporting, internal controls, regulatory requirements and accounting process improvement. This individual will also have the opportunity to help modernize and strengthen the company's accounting infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and support monthly, quarterly and annual close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial results
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Partner with FP&A on variance analysis and financial performance reporting
• Support financial statement audits and maintain appropriate accounting documentation
• Work with the Controller and CFO on transaction reporting, financial analysis and special projects
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes while maintaining strong controls and data integrity
• Support reconciliation and governance of accounting data across multiple systems
• Partner with FP&A, Operations and other business teams on accounting-related matters
• Assist with the development and enhancement of accounting policies, processes and infrastructure

QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA required
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2–3+ years of supervisory, senior-level or management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Financial services experience required, ideally within a broker-dealer, investment bank, asset manager or similarly regulated organization
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting and internal controls
• Experience with sponsor entity accounting / VRR is highly preferred
• Strong ERP/GL experience; Oracle Fusion, NetSuite or similar systems preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets and complex reconciliations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, take ownership and drive projects through completion
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools within accounting or finance is a plus

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• High-visibility role reporting directly to the Corporate Controller
• Close exposure to the CFO and senior leadership
• Opportunity to make an impact on accounting processes and infrastructure
• Employee-owned organization with a collaborative culture
• Strong benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement and employee ownership benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Fitness and commuter benefits
• Employee assistance and wellness programs