Assistant Controller - Sports & Entertainment (PE-Backed)

The Greene Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greene Group seeks an Assistant Controller in Chicago to own the accounting function, reporting to the CFO. This hands-on leadership role will manage the monthly close, audit liaison, covenant reporting, and the overall technical standard for the finance team.

You'll partner with an outside consultant during transition and, over time, directly manage a Staff Accountant supporting AP, AR, and payroll, while driving process improvements and FP&A support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, PE-backed experience preferred.
• Experience with lender covenant reporting and audit management.
• Experience mentoring accounting staff.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems.
• Comfort with using AI tools to drive close efficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process from start to finish.
• Lead the annual audit and act as primary liaison to auditors.
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly reporting for PE sponsors.
• Lead budget-to-actual variance analysis and communicate drivers to CFO.
• Design and implement internal controls and process improvements.
• Manage Staff Accountant (AP/AR/payroll) and cash forecasting.
• Review and approve check requests; oversee 401(k) compliance.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

ADP Payroll

Job description

The Greene Group seeks an Assistant Controller in Chicago to own the accounting function, reporting to the CFO. This hands-on leadership role will manage the monthly close, audit liaison, covenant reporting, and the overall technical standard for the finance team.

You'll partner with an outside consultant during transition and, over time, directly manage a Staff Accountant supporting AP, AR, and payroll, while driving process improvements and FP&A support.