Assistant Controller

USA Clinics Group; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

USA Clinics Group in Northbrook, IL is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in managing financial operations, driving cross-department execution through process improvement and AI-enabled automation.

This full-time, on-site role offers a compensation range of $135,000 to $145,000 and requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with at least five years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in healthcare or multi-site organizations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement, automation, or accounting system enhancement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, audits, and financial controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, KPI reporting, variance analyses, and executive summaries to support decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, standardization, and scalability within accounting operations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial planning activities.
• Lead or support accounting-related projects, system implementations, integrations, and process enhancements.
• Develop and maintain accounting SOPs, documentation, and internal control procedures.
• Serve as the operational partner to the Controller, providing analytical support and executing strategic initiatives.
• Implement automated account reconciliation, exception reporting, and financial close workflows to reduce manual effort.
• Utilize AI tools to generate financial summaries, variance analyses, and executive-ready reporting packages.
• Develop automated dashboard reporting for cash flow, budget performance, and financial KPIs.
• Identify and deploy automation opportunities within accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and audit preparation processes.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Process improvement

AI automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Why USA Clinics Group?

Founded by Harvard-trained physicians with a vision of offering patient-first care beyond the hospital settings, we’ve grown into the nation’s largest network of outpatient vein, fibroid, vascular, and prostate centers, with 170+ clinics across the country. Our mission is simple: deliver life-changing, minimally invasive care, close to home.

We’re building a culture where innovation, compassion, and accountability thrive. While proud of our growth, we’re even more excited about what’s ahead, and the team we’re building to get there. We look forward to meeting you!

Why You’ll Love Working with us:

Rapid career advancement Competitive compensation package

Positive, team-oriented environment Work with cutting-ed technology

Make a real impact on patients’ lives Join a fast-growing, mission-driven company

Position Summary:

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing organizational workflows, improving efficiency, and driving cross-department execution through process improvement and AI-enabled automation.

Position Details:

• Location: Northbrook, IL
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday on-site.
• Compensation: $135,000 - $145,000

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, audits, and financial controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, KPI reporting, variance analyses, and executive summaries to support decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, standardization, and scalability within accounting operations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial planning activities.
• Lead or support accounting-related projects, system implementations, integrations, and process enhancements.
• Develop and maintain accounting SOPs, documentation, and internal control procedures.
• Serve as the operational partner to the Controller, providing analytical support and executing strategic initiatives.

AI & Automation Responsibilities

• Implement automated account reconciliation, exception reporting, and financial close workflows to reduce manual effort.
• Utilize AI tools to generate financial summaries, variance analyses, and executive-ready reporting packages.
• Develop automated dashboard reporting for cash flow, budget performance, and financial KPIs.
• Identify and deploy automation opportunities within accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and audit preparation processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in healthcare or multi-site organizations.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, and reporting tools.

• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement, automation, or accounting system enhancement initiatives.

AI Requirement:

• Proven experience implementing process automation or AI-driven workflow improvements
• Ability to design dashboards and data-driven operational systems

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Paid time off