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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job #: 4261
Title: Assistant Controller -Technical Accounting Guru + Influencer Wanted * Fortune 300 Co.
Job Location: Elmhurst, Illinois - United States
Employment Type:
Salary: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 - US Dollars - Yearly
Other Compensation: Bonus: 30 / Equity: 25
Employer Will Recruit From: Local
Relocation Paid?: NO

WHY IS THIS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY?


Fortune 300 Company * #1 in their industry * Top Tier Leadership *

Seeking an Assistant Controller to be the 'right hand' to the Chief Accounting officer.  

Culture & Natural Working style is the foundation - Period -Companies say it, however, every hire for this client has been the same - the talent at this , is stacking up! You'll want to be part of it this executive team.

Specifically, here are a few qualities the Chief Accounting Officer said the Ideal candidate will possess:

  1. A 'Win Together' Attitude - sorry No HERO mindsets allowed - Winning as a TEAM is the mantra across the company!
  2. Natural GRIT - just part of who you are...perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Refuse to lose perspective and a relentless attitude to get things done.
  3. Influence & Collaborative - Doesn't influence or attempt to lead with the technical book first! Knows how to relate to people, challenge the status quo, drive change all while maintaining a collaborative environment. Always a balance with a technical mindset of coming off as one way or the high-way!echnical Guru - with a deep history of being able to articulate and solve, communicate complex technical accounting terms in laymen terms to parties throughout the organization as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Own financial reporting and controls function for the Company. Your team will own the monthly & quarterly consolidation process and of course the development of processes, policies, and controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
  • Ensure the timely and accuracy of current, quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including 8K, 10Q and 10K.
  • BE a technical guru - research, advise and guide the company to decisions accordingly
  • Lead, develop and own the engagement of accounting/finance professionals. Ensuring Managers/Leaders are engaging their teams, developing talent and providing an engaging place to work/grow their career.
  • Be actively involved in strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, divestitures or other accounting related activities
  • Build, engage and grow strong partnerships across the organization - the role will have high visibility and in order to be successful this component will be critical. I.E. CFO, Business Unit Controllers, Audit Committee, External Audit, IT, Shared Services...and many more - lots of exposure!ill

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • 15+ years of related work experience - Big 4 Experience / Public Accounting Required
  • CPA Required

A Players will have:

  • Been at minimum a Manager in the BIG 4 - A++ Players Senior Manager
  • 4+ Years working in a Technical Accounting / Financial Reporting role for a publicly traded company
  • MBA Top Tier School

Education:
University - Bachelor's Degree/3-4 Year Degree




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