Assistant Controller

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established, rapidly scaling organization to identify an Assistant Controller to support a complex, multi-entity accounting environment. This role will play a key part in driving accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting compliance across a distributed operating footprint.

The Assistant Controller will work closely with senior accounting leadership and oversee a small team, contributing to both day-to-day execution and ongoing process improvement initiatives.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule based in downtown Chicago (3 days onsite / 2 days remote).

• Support and help lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Ensure timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis
• Oversee intercompany activity, eliminations, and foreign currency transactions
• Own and enhance monthly accrual processes and balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify and implement process improvements, including system enhancements and automation
• Partner with regional finance teams to ensure consistent application of accounting policies
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to support accurate financial reporting and compliance
• Assist with external audits and coordinate with third-party service providers
• Partner cross-functionally on inventory, cost accounting, and operational reporting
• Support departmental reporting and ad hoc analysis as needed
• Contribute to initiatives tied to growth, new offerings, and geographic expansion

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience supporting multi-entity or international operations
• Prior experience leading or mentoring team members
• Background in operationally complex or inventory-oriented environments preferred
• ERP system experience (cloud-based platforms preferred)
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills

• 15% annual bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Parental leave
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite in downtown Chicago)