Our Offerings
At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Wellness programs and mental health support
Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.
We also provide:
A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
Performance-based bonuses
Engaging studio initiatives and events
Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities
Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.
Your Role
The Assistant Controller will serve as a key technical accounting leader within the global Finance organization, partnering closely with the Controller to oversee consolidated financial reporting, complex accounting matters, global audits, and internal controls across a multi-entity international environment.
This role is ideal for professionals with strong public accounting experience who are looking to transition into an industry leadership position while continuing to leverage deep technical accounting expertise.
Typical Experience
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience (Big 4 or nationally recognized firm strongly preferred).
Key Responsibilities
Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead research and analysis of complex or non-routine accounting transactions under US GAAP and IFRS.
- Prepare technical accounting memoranda and position papers to support key judgments and conclusions.
- Assist in preparation and review of consolidated financial statements for multiple domestic and international entities.
- Oversee consolidation processes, including intercompany eliminations and foreign currency considerations.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
Audit & Compliance Leadership
- Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors during annual financial statement audits and statutory audits of foreign subsidiaries.
- Coordinate global audit activities, including FAR audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Support implementation and documentation of internal controls in alignment with evolving accounting standards.
- Assist with goodwill impairment testing and other complex accounting estimates.
- Support annual tax provision and regulatory filing requirements.
Strategic & Operational Partnership
- Partner with Finance leadership to drive consistency in accounting policies and practices across the global organization.
- Support accounting implications of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal control effectiveness.
- Maintain and evolve the global chart of accounts to ensure scalability and alignment across entities.
- Provide financial insight and technical guidance to cross-functional stakeholders including HR, Operations, and IT.
- Provide oversight and guidance for core accounting operations including accounts payable, expense processing, payroll coordination, and general ledger activities.
- Support global budgeting and forecasting processes through financial analysis and collaboration with Finance leadership.
- Analyze financial results and variances to evaluate operating performance and support decision-making.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to accounting staff and support development within the Finance team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- CPA required or actively pursuing certification strongly preferred.
- Public accounting experience strongly preferred; candidates currently working in public accounting and seeking to transition into industry are encouraged to apply.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
- Experience with multinational or multi-entity organizations.
- Demonstrated experience supporting financial statement audits.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 4–6 years of public accounting experience (Big 4 or nationally recognized firm preferred).
- Experience with consolidation and reporting systems (OneStream or similar).
- Experience with ERP systems (Deltek or similar preferred).
- Exposure to global statutory reporting requirements.
- Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions.
- Strong analytical and technical accounting research skills.
- Proven ability to communicate complex accounting matters to non-financial stakeholders.
Salary Range Information
We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $130,000 and $165,000 commensurate with qualifications.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Perkins&Will Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
410 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
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