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Job Role : Assistant Controller
Location: Chicago IL
12+ Months
Job Description:
8-12+ years of accounting experience
At least 4 years' experience of leading and managing teams
Experience as a member of the Finance/Accounting team at a large global company
Mix of Professional Services (ie Big Four) and industry experience
Leadership Skills
Demonstrated success in influencing and engaging stakeholders, building collaborative relationships while managing conflicting priorities
Strong communication skills, clearly conveys information through a variety of media (written, verbal, email, etc.) - Required Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the Firm.
Job Summary (3-4 sentences summarizing the primary purpose of the position)
The Assistant Controller will ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting by leading an efficient and effective monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. The Assistant Controller will ensure that the Firm's financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and will support technical accounting research and the development and implementation of accounting policy. The Assistant Controller will support external financial reporting, cash management and cash flow forecasting, and will drive the development and implementation of internal control policies and procedures. This role reports to the Controller and will have supervision of approximately 10 people globally.
Essential Duties (Required duties employees must accomplish and performance is measured) MUST Include % of time, should equal 100% in total % of Time (Average)
Financial Reporting
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, producing complete and accurate financial statements for both internal and external stakeholders
Review of accounting transactions, including the timely review and posting of journal entries and the timely completion and review of insightful balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure adherence to internal controls, as well as identify gaps/weaknesses in internal control structure and develop and implement controls as needed
Assist with the development and maintenance of financial, accounting, and internal control policies and procedures 25%
Cash Management 20%
Lead day-to-day operational treasury management, including the review of cash balances, ensuring that all cash accounts are fully reconciled in a timely manner, and ensuring appropriate segregation of duties
Participate in cashflow forecasting, including the monitoring of daily cash inflows and outflows, and staying informed of significant cashflow requirements
Technical Accounting and Audit Management 20%
Ability to research technical accounting guidance and implement new accounting policies. Stay informed of future changes to technical accounting guidance that could have an impact on the Firm
Participate in, and, in some cases, lead, both internal and external audit processes, ensuring the timely filing of audited financial statements in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory deadlines
Systems and Technology 20%
Provide oversight of the ERP and general ledger (Workday), including the management of users, roles and responsibilities, and maintenance
Support system implementations and implement processes and procedures to more effectively and efficiently use technology
Team Leadership
Provide effective leadership to employees and teams by providing timely feedback, recognition, and coaching Create career growth opportunities and employee development plans
Assist in the planning of appropriate staffing levels and ensure an optimal distribution of responsibilities throughout the team 15%
Education: At least a bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software/Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field is required.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Software Development
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