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: Assistant Controller
The Assistant Controller supports the Controller and Finance leadership in overseeing global accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls, while serving as a collaborative partner across the organization.
Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 8+ years of experience
Your baseline responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in full-cycle accounting, including preparation, consolidation, review, and issuance of timely and accurate internal and external financial statements in compliance with GAAP and IFRS
- Maintain strong technical knowledge of relevant accounting principles and apply sound judgment to complex or non-routine transactions
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Help establish, monitor, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across the global organization under the direction of the Controller
- Coordinate and provide oversight for accounts payable, expense processing, general ledger activities, and payroll processes, including guidance, staff development, and recruitment support under supervision of the Controller
- Maintain and oversee the chart of accounts to ensure consistency and scalability
- Support the annual audit process, including FAR audits, and assist with statutory audits of foreign subsidiaries; serve as a key liaison with external auditors
- Assist with goodwill impairment testing, including coordination of data, analysis, and documentation
- Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory filings, including support for the annual tax provision
- Support global budgeting and forecasting processes
- Analyze and interpret financial data to evaluate operating results, profitability, and performance against budgets, and communicate insights clearly
- Provide accounting and financial support for mergers and acquisitions
- Collaborate with the Controller and Finance leadership to strengthen internal controls, drive process improvements, and enhance operational efficiency
- Exercise professional judgment to identify and appropriately escalate accounting, control, or compliance issues
- Ensure key accounting processes, controls, and technical conclusions are properly documented and maintained
- Build effective working relationships across Finance, HR, Operations, and IT, and communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Understanding of global finance principles and accounting practices within a multicompany environment.
- Knowledge of financial regulations, compliance standards, and GAAP reporting requirements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing teams.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Frequently Used Software:
- Deltek Vantagepoint
- OneStream Consolidation and Reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA, MBA, or equivalent accreditation
- Experience with Deltek or similar systems, desirable
- International accounting experience
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.
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Perkins&Will Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
410 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
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