Assistant Controller

RSM•Chicago, IL

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Assistant Controller will ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting by leading an efficient and effective monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. The Assistant Controller will ensure that the Firm’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and will support technical accounting research and the development and implementation of accounting policy. The Assistant Controller will support external financial reporting, cash management and cash flow forecasting, and will drive the development and implementation of internal control policies and procedures. This role reports to the Controller and will have supervision of approximately 10 people globally.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance - Required
CPA certification - Required
Strong technical accounting and financial analysis skills - Required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Required
8-12+ years of accounting experience – Required
At least 4 years’ experience of managing teams – Required
Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to motivate, inspire and develop individuals and teams to collaborate and deliver to their highest potential - Required
Demonstrated success in influencing and engaging stakeholders, building collaborative relationships while managing conflicting priorities - Required
Strong communication skills; clearly conveys information through a variety of media (written, verbal, email, etc.) - Required
Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the Firm.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Workday - Preferred
Experience as a member of the Finance/Accounting team at a large global company – Preferred
Mix of Professional Services (i.e. Big Four) and industry experience – Preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, producing complete and accurate financial statements for both internal and external stakeholders
Review of accounting transactions, including the timely review and posting of journal entries and the timely completion and review of insightful balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure adherence to internal controls, as well as identify gaps/weaknesses in internal control structure and develop and implement controls as needed
Assist with the development and maintenance of financial, accounting, and internal control policies and procedures
Lead day-to-day operational treasury management, including the review of cash balances, ensuring that all cash accounts are fully reconciled in a timely manner, and ensuring appropriate segregation of duties
Participate in cashflow forecasting, including the monitoring of daily cash inflows and outflows, and staying informed of significant cashflow requirements
Ability to research technical accounting guidance and implement new accounting policies. Stay informed of future changes to technical accounting guidance that could have an impact on the Firm
Participate in, and, in some cases, lead, both internal and external audit processes, ensuring the timely filing of audited financial statements in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory deadlines
Provide oversight of the ERP and general ledger (Workday), including the management of users, roles and responsibilities, and maintenance
Support system implementations and implement processes and procedures to more effectively and efficiently use technology
Provide effective leadership to employees and teams by providing timely feedback, recognition, and coaching
Create career growth opportunities and employee development plans
Assist in the planning of appropriate staffing levels and ensure an optimal distribution of responsibilities throughout the team