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: $90,000 - $110,000
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.