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Confidential · 5 hours ago

Assistant Corporate Controller

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Confidential is a growing, privately held logistics services organization seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller to enhance its finance and accounting function. This newly created role involves managing a small team, overseeing close processes, lease accounting, and ensuring compliance as the company expands.

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Responsibilities

Own and manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance

Directly manage two accounting professionals (Senior Accountant and Staff Accountant), including review, coaching, and development

Maintain a strong internal control environment and support continued process sophistication

Lead and oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, including compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and system maintenance across a large lease portfolio (real estate and vehicle fleet)

Support external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and coordinating documentation

Collaborate with senior finance leadership on technical accounting matters, process improvements, and system enhancements

Support accounting integration efforts related to acquisitions and organizational growth

Work cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting

Be willing to roll up sleeves and assist with GL-level work as needed in a lean, fast-moving environment

Participate in ad-hoc projects supporting the continued evolution of the finance organization

Qualification

CPALease accounting (ASC 842)Month-end closeFinancial reporting (U.S. GAAP)ERP experiencePeople managementPublic accounting backgroundTechnical accounting exposurePrivate equity/M&A experienceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA required

7+ years of progressive accounting experience

Prior people management experience required

Strong experience with month-end close and financial reporting under U.S. GAAP

Lease accounting experience (ASC 842) required

ERP experience required

Detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable working in a growing, evolving environment

Strong communication skills and ability to partner across functions

Preferred

Public accounting background (audit-focused) strongly preferred

Private equity and/or M&A experience a plus

NetSuite experience a plus but not required

Company

Confidential

Silicon Valley, California US, US

51-200 employees

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Roshan Syed

Global Talent Partner

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