Assistant Controller

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Geneva Search Partners, LLC Full time $49,000 - $90,000 per year

Our client is reputable investment management firm with a long history of stability and success. They maintain a complex but well‑organized reporting structure across multiple entities and pride themselves on a culture of collaboration, integrity, and low turnover.

They are seeking to hire an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting across several legal entities. This person will lead a small team of accountants, ensure GAAP compliance, and deliver accurate, timely reports for management and the board. This role blends technical expertise with leadership, offering the chance to grow professionally while enjoying
predictable hours, strong work‑life balance, and a hybrid schedule of only 3 days in office
.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a small team of accountants, managing workload and professional development.
  • Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidations across multiple entities.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, board reports, and ad hoc analyses.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio‑level investment reporting.
  • Partner with auditors, lenders, and management on financial requests and compliance.
  • Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA required.
  • 7+ years of accounting experience in public or industry
  • Investment/financial services and /or real estate industry experience required
  • Strong GAAP knowledge, analytical skills, and leadership ability.


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Lendr Full time

    Job OverviewThe Assistant Controller reports to the Vice President of Accounting and Finance. Maintains and controls the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytical work and thorough review of financial records. The role combines traditional...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States OpenGov Full time $200,000 - $225,000

    OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management,...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States PEAK6 Full time $146,000 - $182,500 per year

    PEAK6CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICAWHO WE AREWe are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Kemper Full time $190,000 - $210,000 per year

    Location(s)Chicago, IllinoisDetailsKemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Harris Associates Full time $150,000 - $170,000

    At Harris, the true value of what makes us successful is found in our people. It is our unique mix of cultures, experiences, beliefs and backgrounds that sets Harris apart from the rest.  We constantly strive to cultivate, nurture and amplify an unparalleled environment, where we value intellectual curiosity and uniqueness of thought.  Inclusion is...

  • Controller

    7 days ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States Children's Land Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

    Children's Land, based in the Chicagoland area, has been a trusted provider of early childhood education since 2005. With 11 locations, it serves over 1,500 students and employs more than 220 dedicated educators. Specializing in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, Children's Land provides education from infancy through kindergarten, consistently...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Newly Weds Foods Full time $61,254 - $76,798 per year

    Job SummaryPerforms functions directed towards controlling incoming ingredient quality, finished product quality, and overall quality control programs and special projects. All quality control technicians report to the quality control supervisor.Essential FunctionsSupervise the collection of data required for QC or plant audits and catalogs or prepares data...

  • Cost Controller

    1 week ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States Hatch Full time $80,000 - $140,000 per year

    Requisition ID: 96620Job Category: ConstructionLocation: Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Newly Weds Foods- Corporate Full time $200,000 - $225,000 per year

    The Global Corporate Controller is responsible for leading global accounting and financial reporting. This role is pivotal ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across all regions.  The Global Corporate Controller serves as the primary liaison between corporate finance leadership and regional finance teams, driving...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States F.H. Paschen Full time $7,000 - $12,000 per year

    F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You've driven on highways we paved, you've travelled through airports we modernized, you've commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any...