Assistant Controller

HireFinance; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HireFinance in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a technical and operationally-minded Assistant Controller to join their corporate finance team. This role involves overseeing GAAP-compliant accounting activities and managing the monthly and annual close processes. Ideal for professionals transitioning from Big 4 or Top-Tier Public Accounting into a leadership role.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred, and over 5 years of experience in progressive accounting roles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting.
• Strong understanding of audit and control processes.
• Experience in public accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct GAAP-compliant accounting activities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Serve as primary liaison for external assurance teams.
• Participate in system migrations and data integrity projects.
• Manage insurance-related accounting.

Skills

GAAP-compliant accounting

General ledger reconciliations

Financial reporting

Audit leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or progress toward CPA

Job description

A premier, billion dollar national leader in commercial infrastructure is seeking a technical and operationally-minded Assistant Controller to join their corporate finance team. With a massive national footprint, this organization offers the complexity of a large enterprise with the agility of a high-growth firm.

This is an ideal transition for a Big 4 or Top-Tier Public Accounting professional looking to exit into a leadership-track role within a stable, recession-resistant industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Financial Oversight: Direct GAAP-compliant accounting activities, including complex general ledger reconciliations and the management of fixed asset schedules.

• Corporate Reporting & Close: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy in financial statements and investigating variances with a critical eye.

• Audit & Control Leadership: Serve as the primary liaison for external assurance teams. You will develop, monitor, and enforce the internal control framework to ensure the organization remains "audit-ready" at all times.

• Process Transformation: Participate in system migrations and data integrity projects, moving the department toward continuous improvement and automated workflows.

• Strategic Support: Manage insurance-related accounting and support corporate-level financial analysis for executive decision-making.

Qualifications & "Big 4" Alignment

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required. CPA or progress toward CPA is highly preferred.

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience. Candidates with a foundation in Public Accounting (Audit/Assurance) are the primary focus for this search.