Strategic Assistant Controller – Consumer Goods

Connect Search, LLC; Bridgeport (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is looking for an Assistant Controller for a growing consumer goods organization near Bridgeport. This leadership role provides exposure to executive leadership and is critical in overseeing controllership functions such as financial reporting and consolidations.

The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in accounting, particularly in public accounting firms, with strong expertise in technical accounting. A CPA qualification is preferred. The compensation package includes a salary of $180,000–$210,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 3–5+ years of public accounting experience required; Big 4 strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting foundation including SEC reporting, SOX, and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead controllership functions including month-end close and financial reporting.
• Partner with external auditors and support annual audit activities.
• Manage areas including AP, cash management, and budgeting support.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Consolidations

Process improvement

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Connect Search, LLC is looking for an Assistant Controller for a growing consumer goods organization near Bridgeport. This leadership role provides exposure to executive leadership and is critical in overseeing controllership functions such as financial reporting and consolidations.

The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in accounting, particularly in public accounting firms, with strong expertise in technical accounting. A CPA qualification is preferred. The compensation package includes a salary of $180,000–$210,000 plus bonuses and benefits.