Top Assistant Controller Jobs in Chicago, IL

The Director, Assistant Controller will oversee corporate accounting operations, leading the monthly/quarterly close, policy implementation, team building, and collaboration across functions, driving automation in processes.

Support the Controller in month-end and year-end close, prepare consolidated financial statements, reconcile balance sheets, manage AR/AP and fixed assets, conduct financial analysis and forecasting, establish internal controls, support integration to a public parent, and lead finance process improvements.

Lead client engagements for VC/PE fund clients, manage workflow and junior staff, maintain general ledgers (Xero), reconcile investments and bank activity, drive month-end close, prepare/review quarterly financials, coordinate audits and tax work, use FundPanel for investor communications, and coach junior team members while proactively developing technical skills.

The Assistant Controller will mentor staff, ensure compliance with US GAAP, manage multi-location accounting, and perform financial analyses for a growing restaurant brand.

Lead technical accounting, financial reporting, and accounting operations globally. Own U.S. GAAP research, policy, and audit-ready documentation; manage close, payroll, O2C, reconciliations, and multi-currency consolidation; strengthen controls and SOX readiness; build and coach a high-performing accounting team; drive process standardization, automation, and practical AI adoption; partner with Finance, Legal, Tax, auditors, and executive leadership on complex accounting matters.

The Assistant Controller will oversee financial reporting, cash management, technical accounting, auditing, and team leadership to ensure accurate financial practices and compliance with GAAP.

As an Assistant Controller, supervise daily accounting tasks, ensure compliance with GAAP, review financial statements, and manage staff. Enhance accounting processes and support regulatory reporting while developing efficient policies and procedures.

The Assistant Controller will manage daily accounting activities ensuring compliance with GAAP, supervise staff, oversee financial reporting, and drive process improvements.

The Assistant Controller will oversee financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and automate accounting processes while partnering with the finance team and external auditors.

The Senior Accounting Manager will lead month-end close processes, apply GAAP standards, manage financial operations, and support audits while collaborating with leadership to drive improvements.

The Assistant Controller leads accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for multi-entity structures while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and driving process improvements.

The Assistant Controller manages financial reporting and compliance for insurance operations, leading a team, ensuring accurate accounting, and implementing process improvements.

Support the Controller in accounting and financial operations: review reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger activity, month and year-end close, audit and Form 990 preparation, maintain accounting policies and controls, assist subsidiaries' financial reporting, and provide guidance to staff.

Lead month-end close and build government cost accounting and compliance infrastructure. Design cost allocation, indirect rates, audit-ready reporting, controls, policies, and support government/DCAA audits while partnering cross-functionally to scale finance operations.

As the Assistant Controller, oversee accounting activities to align with GAAP, manage staff, drive process improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The Assistant Controller will manage month-end close processes, drive revenue accounting, optimize the order-to-cash cycle, and integrate AI into finance operations. They will lead internal audits, mentor junior staff, and improve financial systems for scalability.

The Assistant Controller manages US financial reporting, overseeing month-end close, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and leading an accounting team while collaborating cross-functionally.

The Assistant Controller oversees daily accounting activities, ensures compliance with GAAP, manages staff, and drives process improvements within Coastal Community Bank.

The Assistant Controller assists in daily accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, and maintains internal controls while ensuring accuracy and stakeholder communication.

The Assistant Corporate Controller will oversee accounting operations, team leadership, SEC reporting, process improvements, and ensure compliance with accounting standards while enhancing financial systems.