Assistant Controller

Akuna Capital • Chicago, IL

19d

About The Position

Akuna Capital is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its Finance department. The role reports to the Financial Controller and works closely with colleagues in Finance, Trading Operations, Procurement, Tax, and Compliance. The position offers exposure to the global trading industry as Akuna expands into new offices and markets.

The Assistant Controller owns key monthly close workstreams, reviews the work of senior accountants, maintains accounting records for multiple entities, supports intercompany transfer pricing and management reporting, and prepares reports for regulators, banks, and other third parties. The role also strengthens financial controls and procedures, researches technical accounting matters, maintains documented policies compliant with US GAAP, improves systems and processes, and leads the annual audit through issuance.

The minimum base salary starts at $140,000. The role is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus and includes a comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field.
• 5+ years of trading industry or public accounting experience in the financial services field.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Experience reviewing the work of others.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work.

Nice To Haves

• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Process-improvement and automation mindset.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of key monthly close workstreams and review the work of senior accountants.
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for multiple entities, including the general ledger, income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.
• Support global intercompany transfer pricing processes.
• Support monthly management reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for regulators, banks, and other third parties.
• Strengthen financial controls and procedures as the firm scales.
• Research technical accounting matters and maintain documented accounting policies that comply with US GAAP.
• Identify and implement system, process, and automation improvements across the monthly close and reporting cycle.
• Lead the annual audit through issuance, including preparing financial statements and footnotes and serving as a primary contact for external auditors.

Benefits

• Discretionary performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior