Assistant Controller - AI-Driven Finance & Automation Lead

USA Vein Clinics, Vascular, Fibroid and Oncology Centers; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

USA Clinics Group in Northbrook, IL seeks an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in closing cycles, dashboards, and financial planning. You will drive process improvements and AI-enabled automation across multi-site operations.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, GAAP expertise, and advanced Excel/ERP skills. This on-site, full-time position offers a competitive compensation package and benefits.

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.

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

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Automation implementation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Reporting tools

Job description

USA Clinics Group in Northbrook, IL seeks an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in closing cycles, dashboards, and financial planning. You will drive process improvements and AI-enabled automation across multi-site operations.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, GAAP expertise, and advanced Excel/ERP skills. This on-site, full-time position offers a competitive compensation package and benefits.