Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller – Manufacturing / Product-Based Company

Onsite | Elmwood Park, IL (Chicago – Northwest Side)

A long-standing, privately held mid‑sized manufacturing and distribution company is seeking an Assistant Controller to support its accounting operations and leadership team. This is a hands‑on role with broad exposure across the general ledger, close, and financial reporting.

• Maintain and oversee general ledger activity and account reconciliations
• Support full‑cycle accounting across AP, AR, and cash management
• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close process
• Prepare and analyze financial statements for leadership review
• Support sales tax filings and related regulatory reporting
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Partner with external auditors and support annual audit process
• Recommend and implement process improvements across accounting operations
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of corporate accounting experience within manufacturing, distribution, or product‑based environments (required)
• Strong general ledger and close experience
• Exposure to financial reporting and audit support
• CPA (preferred, not required)
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage Intacct or similar preferred)
• Experience with fixed assets and/or sales tax is a plus
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working in a hands‑on environment
• Fully onsite (Northwest side of Chicago / near Elmwood Park)
• 40–45 hour weeks typical; additional hours during close cycles
• Lean team environment with high visibility to leaders

• $85K–$95K base (no bonus)
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA eligibility
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities

• Direct partnership with Controller and leaders
• Broad exposure across the full accounting function
• Opportunity to bring structure and improve processes
• Stable, established company with long‑term employment base
• Hands‑on role with real ownership, not a siloed position