Assistant Controller

Job Title: Assistant Controller Location of role: This is a hybrid position 1 to 2 days a week on-site offering flexibility near Barrington IL Salary: 135K to 155K plus bonus and benefits - Depending on experience DOE Direct hire Role - Full-time Key Points of the role:

• Ideally must have at least 5-7+ years of Accounting and Management experience with any Public Accounting firm experience or Manufacturing / Distribution industry preferred.
• Must have Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Must have advanced knowledge of Excel including Pivot Tables, V-Lookup functions, as well as solid knowledge of ERP system.
• Must be able to lead by example, and mentor, manage and develop a team of direct reports.
• Prior team management experience is a must, and excellent communication skills are a must.
• Own company responses to audit inquiries, plan and prepare for external audits, compliance reviews, manages responses to JSOX and other audits.
• Company is looking for a new leader in our accounting department! The Assistant Controller will be responsible for overseeing all of the general accounting functions of the department in conjunction with mentoring, growing, and developing his/her direct reports.
• This is a hybrid position that will offer the flexibility of working from home and on-site at near Barrington, IL.
• Manage general accounting functions, month end close, update GL and reporting structure. GAAP expert who ensures company records are maintained according to USGAAP.
• Own Trial balance, Journal entry support, and approve JE in system workflow.
• Review Financial statement actuals to ensure compliance with USGAAP.
• Manage account reconciliation process; review and approve account reconciliations and supporting schedules for all balance sheet accounts for all entities.
• Manage subsidiary financial reporting and consolidation, manage fixed asset accounting, suggest process improvements.
• Manage and mentor accounting team, establish goals, and monitor progress and alignment with department goals.