Assistant Controller (Chicago)

Assistant Controller

Lindsay Precast | Corporate

Location: Chicago, IL | Full-Time

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller oversees the corporate accounting function, including the monthly close process, financial reporting, and consolidation of results across the organization. This role manages the corporate accounting staff, leads the annual financial audit and income tax filings, and establishes accounting policies, internal controls, and standardized processes in compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller also oversees collections and cash disbursement activities and partners closely with the Controller to support the financial integrity of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and post journal entries.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and roll forwards.
• Oversee the month-end close process.
• Support month-end financial reporting.
• Manage intercompany eliminations and consolidation entries.
• Oversee the annual financial audit.
• Oversee the preparation of federal and state income tax returns.
• Oversee collection activities and reporting.
• Oversee the cash disbursement process.
• Manage corporate accounting staff.
• Develop standard operating procedures and standardize accounting processes.
• Help establish and maintain internal controls.
• Help establish and maintain accounting policies in compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including management experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft products.

About Lindsay Family of Brands

Lindsay Family of Brands is a PE-backed infrastructure company building a leading North American platform across precast concrete, integrated solar and energy solutions, and specialty tank systems. With 10 plants, 575 employees, and operations across 40 states, we are executing an aggressive growth strategy toward $500M in revenue by 2030.

We move fast, hold ourselves accountable, and invest in people who want to grow with us.

Apply through this LinkedIn posting to be considered.