Assistant Controller

Creative Financial Staffing

2024-04-24 06:40:15

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Accounting

Job description

Our client, a well-respected publicly traded company in the Loop is looking to hire an Assistant Corporate Controller. This role will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and filing of all financial-related SEC filings, interpreting and implementing new accounting guidelines, driving the month end close, and driving process improvements for accounting close and reporting process. Great opportunity for someone looking to make the next step in your career and round-out your skill set. This role will manage a team and report into the Corporate Controller.

Why work for the company/take the Assistant Controller role:

• Dynamic/all-encompassing role- ability to expand skills and prepare for next step in career
• Big on promoting from one- helping you get to where you want to be with your career
• Great benefits, fantastic 401k match
• Opportunities for growth- succession would be to take on CAO role.
• Great location in the Loop
• Financially sound company
• Great group of people
• Hybrid schedule
• Competitive salary + bonus + equity

Primary Responsibilities of the Assistant Controller:

• Owns the preparation and review of Form 10-Q, 10-K and other SEC filings including financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, statement of shareholders' equity, and statement of cash flows), footnote disclosures, and MD&A.
• Drives corporate month end close
• Interprets complex problems and solves them through established procedures (i.e., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP relating to revenue recognition and internally developed software and leases. Makes recommendations to executive management for action or changes to established methods. Adapts known methods to new situations as business needs change. Conducts technical research and analysis of accounting treatment.
• Ensure compliance with SEC reporting rules through the accurate and timely filing of required documents.

• Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the FASB and the SEC
• Prepare Press Release financials, including GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations.
• Research and draft position papers on technical accounting issues. Remain current on pending accounting guidance, evaluating the financial implications of proposed/new accounting pronouncements.
• Continuously strive to enhance and streamline reporting processes and controls.
• Assist management in other corporate areas such as financial planning and analysis, investor relations, treasury, acquisition due diligence and purchase accounting.
• Lead and develop staff

Requirements for the Assistant Controller include:

• B.S. or B.A. in Accounting
• CPA
• 8+ years relevant experience, including experience at a Big 4 or Mid-tier public accounting firm
• Experience with the preparation of 10K, 10Q, 8K
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC rules
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong technical accounting background