Assistant Controller
$110k - $125kNorthbound Executive Search
Assistant Controller
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Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their growing finance team. We are ideally seeking someone with corporate accounting and managerial experience that is commutable full-time in office, 5days onsite, to La Grange, Illinois. The compensation is $110K-$125K base + bonus.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead a high-performing team by hiring, onboarding, and developing talent; oversee performance and foster continuous growth
- Develop quarterly operating and cash flow forecasts, and conduct financial analysis as directed by the Controller
- Oversee the accounting function, stepping in on day-to-day general ledger entries and sales commission processes as needed
- Review and manage balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring bank accounts are reconciled accurately and on time
- Collaborate with the accounting team to formalize policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate fraud risk
- Ensure the integrity of financial reporting, including preparation of consolidated financial statements where applicable
- Manage disbursement processes and controls, as well as debt reporting and lender covenant compliance
- Mentor and support team members through coaching, training, and professional development initiatives
- Coordinate with an external valuation firm to assess the fair value of retained mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)
- Analyze and interpret legal agreements (such as MLPAs, AMAs, and forward purchase/sale agreements) to determine proper accounting treatment
- Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
- At least 5 years of experience in finance, including general ledger xhyhwjd accounting, month-end close, and treasury/disbursement functions
- Minimum 2 years of experience in treasury operations, loan funding, corporate banking, or a similar finance area
- At least 2 years of leadership experience managing teams
- Mortgage industry experience preferred (2+ years)
- Familiarity with systems such as Encompass (LOS), NetSuite (general ledger), and document management platforms strongly preferred
- Solid knowledge of bank account management, cash flow oversight, and treasury operations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
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