Assistant Controller
- $160,000 - $257,000
- Oak Brook, IL
Assistant Controller - Hybrid
A bit about us:
Our client is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company.
Why join us?
Growing company
Great culture
Top benefits
Great culture
Top benefits
Job Details
Responsibilities
Identify areas of changed or emerging Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and work with cross functional teams to implement new accounting standards.
Direct the preparation of accounting white papers to document important accounting positions taken and ensure they meet US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Identify and address issues impacting the accounting close and consolidation process to ensure the accounting processes demonstrate compliant practices for internal controls over financial reporting
Review trial balance, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and other reports to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting results and application of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Direct the process of determining all aspects of accounting for acquisitions and dispositions, including on-boarding and harmonizing target accounting practices and work with acquired staff to ensure good internal control practices
Drive consistency in world-wide accounting policy adoption and processes that leads to highly accurate and timely reporting in compliance with US GAAP; direct the creation and maintenance of processes to ensure compliance with Corporate Accounting policies, including the implementation of new US GAAP pronouncements
Proactively undertake improvements to the company’s internal controls over financial reporting; ensure an accurate and thorough global account reconciliation process
Set direction and policy on GL Account, Profit Center, Cost Center, Internal Order and other financially relevant SAP master data; set direction and provide requirements to the Financial Systems Team to ensure appropriateness of reports and accuracy of consolidation process
Support the audit process by directing Accounting Staff on key audit issues and coordinate directly with the internal and financial statement auditors on accounting matters and positions
Partner with Sponsor Finance representative(s) to provide accurate and relevant financial information as required by Company ownership; respond to questions from the Parent Company related to the reported financial results; ensure that all tax reporting to the Parent Company is accurate and timely
If required, execute a plan to prepare supporting schedules to prepare the company to go public in SEC filings.
Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
Motivate and lead a high-performance team by attracting, developing, engaging and retaining team members
Drive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback and facilitating employee development per the company’s policies
Maintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organization information to team through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, IM and regular interpersonal communications
Lead and motivate individuals and teams to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the Chamberlain Group mission, vision and values.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree & CPA (Licensed or Registered)
10+ years of relevant work experience
Work at an Accounting or Audit firm in the US
Consolidation & reporting in a multi-currency environment
Technical accounting research using various tools and the strong ability to write cohesive white papers
Significant experience in a public company
Strong skills in using SAP ERP and BPC to prepare financial statements
Ability to travel domestically & internationally up to 20%
Preferred Qualifications
Master's in Accounting or MBA
Experience in an industry or company that developed, marketed and sold software, technology services or goods involving technology
Big-4 accounting firm
Preparing a company to go public including preparation of key documents such as an S-1
SAP, SAP Business Planning & Consolidation
Understanding of SOX
Identify areas of changed or emerging Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and work with cross functional teams to implement new accounting standards.
Direct the preparation of accounting white papers to document important accounting positions taken and ensure they meet US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Identify and address issues impacting the accounting close and consolidation process to ensure the accounting processes demonstrate compliant practices for internal controls over financial reporting
Review trial balance, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and other reports to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting results and application of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Direct the process of determining all aspects of accounting for acquisitions and dispositions, including on-boarding and harmonizing target accounting practices and work with acquired staff to ensure good internal control practices
Drive consistency in world-wide accounting policy adoption and processes that leads to highly accurate and timely reporting in compliance with US GAAP; direct the creation and maintenance of processes to ensure compliance with Corporate Accounting policies, including the implementation of new US GAAP pronouncements
Proactively undertake improvements to the company’s internal controls over financial reporting; ensure an accurate and thorough global account reconciliation process
Set direction and policy on GL Account, Profit Center, Cost Center, Internal Order and other financially relevant SAP master data; set direction and provide requirements to the Financial Systems Team to ensure appropriateness of reports and accuracy of consolidation process
Support the audit process by directing Accounting Staff on key audit issues and coordinate directly with the internal and financial statement auditors on accounting matters and positions
Partner with Sponsor Finance representative(s) to provide accurate and relevant financial information as required by Company ownership; respond to questions from the Parent Company related to the reported financial results; ensure that all tax reporting to the Parent Company is accurate and timely
If required, execute a plan to prepare supporting schedules to prepare the company to go public in SEC filings.
Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
Motivate and lead a high-performance team by attracting, developing, engaging and retaining team members
Drive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback and facilitating employee development per the company’s policies
Maintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organization information to team through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, IM and regular interpersonal communications
Lead and motivate individuals and teams to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the Chamberlain Group mission, vision and values.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree & CPA (Licensed or Registered)
10+ years of relevant work experience
Work at an Accounting or Audit firm in the US
Consolidation & reporting in a multi-currency environment
Technical accounting research using various tools and the strong ability to write cohesive white papers
Significant experience in a public company
Strong skills in using SAP ERP and BPC to prepare financial statements
Ability to travel domestically & internationally up to 20%
Preferred Qualifications
Master's in Accounting or MBA
Experience in an industry or company that developed, marketed and sold software, technology services or goods involving technology
Big-4 accounting firm
Preparing a company to go public including preparation of key documents such as an S-1
SAP, SAP Business Planning & Consolidation
Understanding of SOX
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