Assistant Controller — Lead GAAP Close & Controls (Hybrid)

PurposeBuilt Brands Inc.; Gurnee, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Generous paid time off

401K company match

Annual fitness stipend

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

PurposeBuilt Brands Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller in Gurnee, IL to lead the General Accounting function and drive month-end close processes.

You will partner with Corporate Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and strengthen internal controls. The role requires hands-on leadership, ownership of accounting cycles, and collaboration across Finance and Operations to support acquisitions, integrations, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading and developing accounting professionals, including roles like Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team through month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations for accurate reporting under US GAAP.
• Oversee inventory, cost accounting, intercompany, payroll accounting, and other period-end accruals.
• Support external audits, tax reporting, and strengthen internal controls and policies.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to analyze results and drive process improvements.
• Assist with acquisitions, due diligence, integrations, and financial consolidations as needed.
• Support the Controller with special projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Accounting leadership

CPA certification

U.S. GAAP

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PurposeBuilt Brands Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller in Gurnee, IL to lead the General Accounting function and drive month-end close processes.

You will partner with Corporate Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and strengthen internal controls. The role requires hands-on leadership, ownership of accounting cycles, and collaboration across Finance and Operations to support acquisitions, integrations, and strategic initiatives.