Assistant Controller

USA Clinics Group•Northbrook, IL

8h•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing organizational workflows, improving efficiency, and driving cross-department execution through process improvement and AI-enabled automation. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday on-site position located in Northbrook, IL, with a compensation package ranging from $90,000 to $110,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in healthcare or multi-site organizations.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, and reporting tools.
Demonstrated experience leading process improvement, automation, or accounting system enhancement initiatives.
Proven experience implementing process automation or AI-driven workflow improvements
Ability to design dashboards and data-driven operational systems

Responsibilities

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, audits, and financial controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Develop and maintain financial dashboards, KPI reporting, variance analyses, and executive summaries to support decision-making.
Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, standardization, and scalability within accounting operations.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial planning activities.
Lead or support accounting-related projects, system implementations, integrations, and process enhancements.
Develop and maintain accounting SOPs, documentation, and internal control procedures.
Serve as the operational partner to the Controller, providing analytical support and executing strategic initiatives.
Implement automated account reconciliation, exception reporting, and financial close workflows to reduce manual effort.
Utilize AI tools to generate financial summaries, variance analyses, and executive-ready reporting packages.
Develop automated dashboard reporting for cash flow, budget performance, and financial KPIs.
Identify and deploy automation opportunities within accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and audit preparation processes.