Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing organizational workflows, improving efficiency, and driving cross-department execution through process improvement and AI-enabled automation.

Position Details:

• Location: Northbrook, IL
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday on-site.
• Compensation: $135,000 - $145,000

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, audits, and financial controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, KPI reporting, variance analyses, and executive summaries to support decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, standardization, and scalability within accounting operations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial planning activities.
• Lead or support accounting-related projects, system implementations, integrations, and process enhancements.
• Develop and maintain accounting SOPs, documentation, and internal control procedures.
• Serve as the operational partner to the Controller, providing analytical support and executing strategic initiatives.

AI & Automation Responsibilities

• Implement automated account reconciliation, exception reporting, and financial close workflows to reduce manual effort.
• Utilize AI tools to generate financial summaries, variance analyses, and executive-ready reporting packages.
• Develop automated dashboard reporting for cash flow, budget performance, and financial KPIs.
• Identify and deploy automation opportunities within accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and audit preparation processes.