Top Assistant Controller Jobs in Chicago, IL

Manage day-to-day financial reporting and general ledger accuracy for nonprofit clients, lead month-end close, prepare monthly reporting packages and KPIs, oversee account classifications and balance sheet reviews, maintain client procedure manuals, coordinate project tasks, supervise and estimate accountants' work, and support development of best practices and cross-team collaboration. Requires nonprofit grant reporting expertise.

Manage day-to-day financial reporting, general ledger accuracy, month-end close, and client reporting for nonprofit clients. Coordinate project tasks, review balance sheets and account classifications, prepare reporting packages and work papers, and assist in managing accountants and developing best practices.

The Assistant Controller oversees full-cycle accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, U.S. GAAP compliance, technical accounting, WIP and job-cost accounting, fixed assets, fleet accounting, reporting, audits, and internal controls. The role leads accounting staff, presents financial analysis to senior leadership, improves processes through automation, supports ERP integrations and acquisitions, and manages accounting-related projects in a growing, multi-site organization.

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.

Support accounting, reporting, and analysis for Kuvare holding companies. Lead quarterly and annual close, standardize financial and operational reporting, compile KPIs, provide financial analysis, assist with budgeting/forecasting, respond to investor and management reporting requests, and support capital raise and special projects.

Lead and supervise a team of accountants to prepare accurate, timely property financial statements for multiple clients. Manage reconciliations, rent roll reviews, budgeting, client and auditor communications, staffing, performance reviews, and audit responses while coordinating with Controller/CFO and operations to implement policies and improvements.

The Assistant Controller leads accounting operations, monthly and annual close processes, financial reporting, audits, treasury activities, GAAP compliance, and internal controls. The role prepares management reports, supports budgeting and forecasting, monitors cash and covenants, evaluates accounting standards, and partners with leadership on financial strategy and process improvements. Responsibilities also include leading, developing, and mentoring accounting staff and collaborating with external auditors and operations teams.

Supports corporate accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, billing, financial reporting, audits, tax, treasury, GAAP compliance, and internal controls. Partners across Finance, Sales, and Revenue Operations to improve order-to-cash processes and systems. Supports ERP enhancements, accounting policy implementation, process automation, M&A integrations, financial carve-outs, KPI development, and accounting team mentoring.

Assist the Controller managing accounting functions including accounts payable, pledge and donated securities accounting, payroll backup, month-end close, GAAP financial statements and disclosures, pension and tax audit support, regulatory filings, endowment tracking, balance sheet analysis, and process automation initiatives.

Lead the GL and revenue accounting team to ensure accurate, audit-ready financial records. Own month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, ASC 606 revenue recognition, payout accounting, and cross-functional system/data integrity. Support financial reporting, audits, internal controls, process improvements, and system implementations while partnering with Controller, CFO, and other stakeholders.

Lead global accounting operations including monthly/annual close, consolidation, and financial reporting. Drive technical accounting, audits, and ASC 606 compliance. Support ERP implementation, automate processes, document controls, and lead a small accounting team while partnering with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Operations.

Lead and support full‑accrual month‑end close, journal entries, reconciliations, A/P, A/R, payroll, and financial reporting. Clean up general ledger activity, assist with cash flow, disclosures, budgeting and annual planning. Communicate with clients and auditors, improve processes and internal controls, help implement accounting systems, and supervise staff as needed.

Support the Controller by owning month-end close tasks, reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting processes (revenue, leases, fixed assets). Manage AP/AR, cash disbursements, and 1–2 direct reports. Enhance processes, coordinate cross-functional close dependencies, support audits/tax, and maintain organized supporting documentation to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

Lead month-end close, manage general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Oversee audits and internal controls, drive system implementations, process improvements, and acquisition integrations. Partner cross-functionally, leverage technology to improve accounting efficiency, and provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions.

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.

Lead U.S. and Canadian month-end close, prepare consolidated U.S. GAAP financial statements, manage intercompany accounting, internal controls, audits, accounts payable, forecasting, and a U.S. accounting team. Drive process automation, document policies, support regulatory filings, and partner with Treasury, Compliance, and global finance.

Support the Business Unit Controller in accounting and FP&A: prepare monthly management reporting, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, SOX compliance and audits, analyze P&L and balance sheet drivers, manage transactional flows (O2C, P2P, MTO), and lead process improvements and staff development.

Lead global month-end close, technical accounting (ASC 606/842, stock comp, business combinations), international consolidation, audits, and process automation. Manage and develop accounting staff, partner with FP&A, oversee equity accounting and payroll tie-outs, support M&A and treasury activities, and drive systems and controls improvements for a growing international SaaS company.

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 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.

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, maintain internal controls, and automate accounting processes while partnering with the finance team and external auditors.

Support the Regional Controller by preparing, reviewing, and distributing hotel financial statements; reconcile balance sheets; manage audits; produce cash forecasts and tax filings; review AP/payroll and bank/credit card activity; lead process improvements across accounting systems and assist with property transitions.