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Assistant Corporate Controller
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
Listing for:
Connect Search, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Accounting Manager -
Accounting
Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Manage the consolidation framework across a matrixed organization, overseeing intercompany loan structures, capital allocations, and equity tracking for subsidiary business units and unique investment ventures.
- Drive the execution, accuracy, and timely completion of the month‑end and year‑end closing cycles at both the consolidated parent and individual business unit levels.
- Maintain governance over the chart of accounts and strengthen the internal control environment to guarantee absolute integrity across all corporate and subsidiary financial statements.
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize cloud‑based accounting software and automated tools to maximize departmental throughput and eliminate manual risks.
- Act as a central point of contact and collaborative partner to individual business unit accountants and peer financial controllers across distinct corporate divisions.
- Spearhead the preparation and management of the annual year‑end audit process alongside external accounting partners.
- Professional
Experience:
Upwardly mobile accounting background featuring direct experience managing people and fostering a collaborative team environment. Must demonstrate high adaptability to changing business priorities. - Target Sector Profile:
Highly prefer candidates with direct experience working within Private Equity (PE) partnerships, asset management, or operating within a PE‑backed portfolio environment. Experience managing small, entrepreneurial business units is a significant plus. - Public Accounting Foundations: A background in public accounting/audit and a CPA designation are strongly preferred. Candidates looking to transition straight out of public accounting will be valued if they possess deep exposure to asset management clients and complex entity consolidations.
- Systems & Technical Acumen:
Proven mastery of complex, multi‑tiered corporate consolidations is required. Practical experience working with Net Suite or equivalent enterprise cloud ERPs is highly advantageous. - Communication Style:
Outstanding organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to present clearly to executive leadership and coordinate across separate business entities.
Proven mastery of complex, multi‑tiered corporate consolidations is required. Practical experience working with Net Suite or equivalent enterprise cloud ERPs is highly advantageous.
Preferred SkillsA background in public accounting/audit and a CPA designation are strongly preferred. Candidates looking to transition straight out of public accounting will be valued if they possess deep exposure to asset management clients and complex entity consolidations.
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