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Assistant Controller - Global Finance & Automation

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Spaulding Ridge
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-27
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting
  • Accounting
    Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Spaulding Ridge is an advisory and IT implementation firm. We help global organizations get financial clarity into the complex, daily sales, and operational decisions that impact profitable revenue generations, efficient operational performance, and reliable financial management.

At Spaulding Ridge, we believe all business is personal. Core to our values is our relationships with our clients, our business partners, our team, and the global community. Our employees dedicate their time to helping our clients transform their business, from strategy through implementation and business transformation.

The Assistant Controller is a key leadership role within the Finance organization of a midmarket technology consulting firm. This position supports the Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across both domestic and international entities. The role will help scale finance processes to support growth using automation, AI‑enabled tools, process improvement and system optimization while ensuring accurate multi‑entity consolidations and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical accounting skills, experience in project‑based consulting environments, and the ability to partner with business leaders in a dynamic, global organization.

Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting, Close & Consolidations
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for US and international entities
  • Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
  • Review journal entries, intercompany transactions, eliminations, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Oversee foreign currency translation, remeasurement, and consolidation adjustments
Revenue Recognition & Project Accounting
  • Oversee revenue recognition under ASC 606 for time and materials, fixed fee, and managed services engagements
  • Manage project accounting including billing, unbilled receivables and deferred revenue
Technical Accounting, Compliance & Controls
  • Serve as a technical accounting resource for complex transactions, contract review, and international accounting matters
  • Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across multiple legal entities
  • Support external audits, including coordination for international entities
  • Partner with tax advisors on international compliance matters, including transfer pricing support and statutory reporting
Leadership & Process Improvement
  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, including staff supporting international operations
  • Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements for multi‑entity accounting and consolidation
  • Assist with ERP, PSA, and financial system implementations or optimizations
  • Strengthen intercompany processes, closing calendars, and documentation
Business Partnership & Special Projects
  • Collaborate cross functionally with FP&A, Operations, HR, IT, and Legal
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for global operations
  • Participate in strategic initiatives such as international expansion, acquisitions, or new market entry
Qualifications Required
  • Active CPA license
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience supporting international entities, intercompany accounting, and financial consolidations
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) and foreign currency accounting
Preferred
  • MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Professional services or technology consulting experience
  • Prior experience supervising or managing accounting staff
  • Hands‑on experience with ERP and PSA systems supporting multi‑entity structures (e.g., Net Suite, Financial Force, or similar)
  • Experience driving process automation, system optimization
  • Experience implementing AI‑enabled finance initiatives
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with attention to detail
  • Ability to manage complexity across multiple entities and geographies
  • Effective communicator who can translate accounting concepts to non‑finance stakeholders
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced, growth‑oriented environment
  • Hands‑on leader…
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