Assistant Controller

CFS

Oak Brook, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$200,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Consolidation, Accounting Policies, Auditing, Automation, Capital Project, Communication Skills, External Audit, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fixed Assets, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Loans, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Oracle ERP, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Technical Research, Work From Home
LOCATION
Oak Brook, IL
POSTED
8 days ago

Assistant Controller

$150,000-$200,000


Why This Opportunity Stands Out


  • High visibility — work directly with accounting leadership & operations
    • Tons of room for upward mobility
    • Stable industry + PE-backed growth
    • Interesting projects (inventory, fixed assets, leases, consolidations, capital projects)
    • Unlimited PTO + flexible onsite schedule + 10 WFH days/year
    • Highly collaborative team, strong leadership, and a supportive culture

Key Responsibilities (JD Attached)

  • Lead and manage monthly and quarterly close processes for U.S. and international units
    • Direct consolidations and financial reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance and lender requirements
    • Own accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial statements
    • Lead external audit management; primary point of contact for auditors
    • Perform technical accounting research; implement new standards
    • Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting
    • Lead process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
    • Partner with IT on accounting technology modernization
    • Develop and document accounting policies and procedures
    • Provide strategic insights to senior leadership
    • Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team

Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred
    • 8+ years progressive accounting experience with team leadership
    • Strong GAAP and technical accounting background
    • Knowledge of ASC 718, ASC 842, SOX
    • Public accounting experience preferred
    • Oracle or large ERP experience required
    • Experience in PE‑backed, fast‑paced, high‑change environments is a plus
    • Excellent communication skills + ability to influence cross‑functionally

$150K-$200K

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MaxSalary: USD200000
MinSalary: USD150000

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/