Assistant Corporate Controller

Lincoln Search Consultants, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics services organization is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller to manage month-end and year-end close processes. This newly created role requires a CPA with over 7 years of progressive accounting experience and strong expertise in lease accounting under ASC 842. The successful candidate will manage a small accounting team and work with senior finance leadership. The organization offers a hybrid work model based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with month-end close and financial reporting under U.S. GAAP.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Directly manage two accounting professionals.
• Lead lease accounting under ASC 842.

Skills

Month-end close processes

Lease accounting

Financial reporting

Strong communication skills

Hands-on approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Master’s or MBA

Tools

ERP systems

NetSuite

Job description

Location: Oak Brook, IL (Hybrid – 1 day/week onsite)

A growing, privately held logistics services organization is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller to support its expanding finance and accounting function. This is a newly created role designed to strengthen close, compliance, and process scalability as the company continues to grow organically and through acquisition.

The Assistant Corporate Controller will be hands-on, manage a small team, and partner closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen close processes, lease accounting, controls, and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance
• Directly manage two accounting professionals (Senior Accountant and Staff Accountant), including review, coaching, and development
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and support continued process sophistication
• Lead and oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, including compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and system maintenance across a large lease portfolio (real estate and vehicle fleet)
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and coordinating documentation
• Collaborate with senior finance leadership on technical accounting matters, process improvements, and system enhancements
• Support accounting integration efforts related to acquisitions and organizational growth
• Work cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Be willing to roll up sleeves and assist with GL-level work as needed in a lean, fast-moving environment
• Participate in ad-hoc projects supporting the continued evolution of the finance organization

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s or MBA a plus)
• CPA required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with month-end close and financial reporting under U.S. GAAP
• Lease accounting experience (ASC 842) required
• Public accounting background (audit-focused) strongly preferred
• Exposure to technical accounting topics and audit processes
• Private equity and/or M&A experience a plus
• ERP experience required; NetSuite experience a plus but not required
• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable working in a growing, evolving environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner across functions