Assistant Controller

Brilliant®; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant® in Schaumburg, IL is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our accounting team. This hands-on role focuses on owning key accounting functions, improving processes, and contributing to a growing manufacturing organization.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure GAAP compliance, accurate financial reporting, and strengthening internal controls. This position offers growth potential within a family-owned manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• CPA preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations, including general ledger management and financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Support inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing-related financial analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes.
• Support audits and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Industry

Manufacturing | Family-Owned Company

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established, family-owned manufacturing company in the Schaumburg area seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting team. This is an opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional to take ownership of key accounting functions, improve processes, and contribute to a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.


• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.


• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.


• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close.


• Experience with inventory and cost accounting preferred.


• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems.


• Strong analytical skills and a hands-on, team-oriented approach.


• CPA preferred, but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations, including general ledger management and financial reporting.


• Assist with month-end and year-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.


• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.


• Support inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing-related financial analysis.


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.


• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes.


• Support audits and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Established, family-owned manufacturing company.


• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on accounting operations.


• Collaborative environment with exposure to various areas of the business.


• Potential for professional growth and increased responsibility.