Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

📍 Mundelein, IL | Onsite with Flexibility

💰 Anticipated Salary: $150,000 to $165,000 + Bonus

• Do you have 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong ownership of the general ledger and month-end close?
• Have you worked in a product-based environment, ideally manufacturing, with multi-entity accounting exposure?
• Are you a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys developing a team while improving processes and controls?

If so, I would love to speak with you.

The Opportunity

LHH is partnering with an established organization in the northern suburbs of Chicago on a newly created Assistant Controller opportunity reporting directly to the CFO.

This position offers broad responsibility across accounting, financial reporting, treasury, controls, audit, and team leadership. It is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional looking for increased visibility, ownership, and a potential path to Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close
• Maintain general ledger accuracy
• Review account reconciliations
• Manage multi-entity consolidations
• Ensure US GAAP compliance
• Oversee AP and AR
• Monitor cash and banking
• Maintain cash-flow forecasts
• Coordinate external audits
• Support tax and compliance
• Strengthen internal controls
• Improve accounting processes
• Lead and develop accounting staff
• Partner with senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of accounting experience
• Product-based industry experience
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong US GAAP knowledge
• Hands-on GL and close experience
• Multi-entity accounting experience
• AP/AR oversight experience
• Treasury exposure
• External audit experience
• Strong ERP and reporting skills
• SYSPRO or Oracle FCCS experience a plus
• Accounting team leadership experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Newly created leadership position
• Direct exposure to the CFO
• Growth potential toward Controller
• Broad accounting ownership
• Opportunity to improve processes and systems
• Strong work-life balance
• Employee product discounts

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated base salary: $150,000 to $165,000
• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Medical benefits beginning Day 1
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• 15 days of PTO
• Employee product discounts
• Career advancement opportunity

Let’s Connect!

Whether you're actively considering a move or simply curious about the opportunity, I would welcome a confidential conversation about the position, compensation, culture, and long-term career potential.

📱 Call: 312-453-8061

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