Assistant Controller | NetSuite Expert | Financial Services

CPS, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our growing finance and accounting team in Chicago. This role supports the Controller with accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills, hands-on NetSuite experience, and a background in financial services or a clear interest in transitioning into that sector.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite.
• Experience in financial services or strong interest in developing a career in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
• Manage and oversee portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger and financial reporting.
• Utilize NetSuite to manage accounting processes, reporting, reconciliations, and financial data.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial planning.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Analyze financial results and provide explanations for variances and trends.
• Support external audits, tax filings, and other compliance requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of management reporting and financial presentations.
• Partner with operational and business teams to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes within NetSuite.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining effective internal controls.
• Support the Controller and leadership team with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis.

Skills

NetSuite

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

CPS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our growing finance and accounting team in Chicago. This role supports the Controller with accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills, hands-on NetSuite experience, and a background in financial services or a clear interest in transitioning into that sector.