Assistant Controller

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing organizational workflows, improving efficiency, and driving cross-department execution through process improvement and AI-enabled automation.

• Location:
  
  Northbrook, IL
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time, Monday through Friday on-site.
• Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, audits, and financial controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, KPI reporting, variance analyses, and executive summaries to support decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, standardization, and scalability within accounting operations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial planning activities.
• Lead or support accounting-related projects, system implementations, integrations, and process enhancements.
• Develop and maintain accounting SOPs, documentation, and internal control procedures.
• Serve as the operational partner to the Controller, providing analytical support and executing strategic initiatives.

• Implement automated account reconciliation, exception reporting, and financial close workflows to reduce manual effort.
• Utilize AI tools to generate financial summaries, variance analyses, and executive-ready reporting packages.
• Develop automated dashboard reporting for cash flow, budget performance, and financial KPIs.
• Identify and deploy automation opportunities within accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and audit preparation processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in healthcare or multi-site organizations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement, automation, or accounting system enhancement initiatives.

• Proven experience implementing process automation or AI-driven workflow improvements.
• Ability to design dashboards and data-driven operational systems.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k & Match
• Paid time off