Assistant Controller
Engtal, Rosemont, IL, United States
Assistant Controller | PE-Backed, Chicagoland (Rosemont)
Confidential Search | $130-150K base + profit sharing | On-site M-F
Engtal is partnering with a PE-backed market leader headquartered in Rosemont on a high-visibility Assistant Controller search. The company recently moved to a public-entity-compliant audit as part of its next phase of growth, and this role will sit at the center of that reporting function.
About the Role
Reporting to the Corporate Controller with direct visibility to the CFO, the Assistant Controller will own the reporting workstream and serve as the quality gate before financials reach senior leadership. This is a build-and-own opportunity for someone who thrives in the details and wants to be a key player as the company scales.
What You’ll Do
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting activities in accordance with GAAP
Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analysis
Partner directly with external auditors (Big 4) on audit schedules, documentation, and inquiries
Support and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness
Reconcile GL accounts, fixed asset schedules, depreciation, and disposals
Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting processes and system data integrity
Support special projects including acquisition accounting and ERP-related initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA strongly preferred)
5+ years of progressive experience, ideally from public accounting (Big 4 or strong regional) or a public / public-compliant company with hands‑on financial reporting experience
Strong command of GAAP, with exposure to audit readiness and consolidations
Comfort working in a fast‑paced, acquisition‑driven environment
Detail‑oriented, deadline‑driven, and comfortable being the last set of eyes on the numbers
Multi‑location businesses is a plus, not a requirement
Logistics
On‑site Monday through Friday in Rosemont, IL
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Confidential Search | $130-150K base + profit sharing | On-site M-F
Engtal is partnering with a PE-backed market leader headquartered in Rosemont on a high-visibility Assistant Controller search. The company recently moved to a public-entity-compliant audit as part of its next phase of growth, and this role will sit at the center of that reporting function.
About the Role
Reporting to the Corporate Controller with direct visibility to the CFO, the Assistant Controller will own the reporting workstream and serve as the quality gate before financials reach senior leadership. This is a build-and-own opportunity for someone who thrives in the details and wants to be a key player as the company scales.
What You’ll Do
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting activities in accordance with GAAP
Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analysis
Partner directly with external auditors (Big 4) on audit schedules, documentation, and inquiries
Support and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness
Reconcile GL accounts, fixed asset schedules, depreciation, and disposals
Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting processes and system data integrity
Support special projects including acquisition accounting and ERP-related initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA strongly preferred)
5+ years of progressive experience, ideally from public accounting (Big 4 or strong regional) or a public / public-compliant company with hands‑on financial reporting experience
Strong command of GAAP, with exposure to audit readiness and consolidations
Comfort working in a fast‑paced, acquisition‑driven environment
Detail‑oriented, deadline‑driven, and comfortable being the last set of eyes on the numbers
Multi‑location businesses is a plus, not a requirement
Logistics
On‑site Monday through Friday in Rosemont, IL
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