Assistant Controller

Blueair North America • Chicago, IL

3d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Blueair, as part of Unilever, is a rapidly growing global brand with consumer health at its core. We believe that no matter where you live, your lifestyle, or your specific health needs, air health is vital to your wellbeing. Over the last 30 years, Blueair has built a team of creative thinkers, health enthusiasts, and innovators who are passionate about our impactful products. We are seeking to add to our entrepreneurial and dynamic culture with an Assistant Controller. Position Description We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to support our global finance and accounting operations. This role will be based in Chicago and will play a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The Assistant Controller will work closely with and report into the Global Controller and manage two direct reports in Shanghai. We believe that we’re better together. Our team is hybrid and requires applicants to live commuting distance from a Blueair office (NYC or Chicago Loop) and be in-office Tuesday-Thursday. At Blueair you’ll be part of a global team with creative minds collaborating from around the world. We work across time zones, so some flexibility in working hours is part of the adventure. It’s a chance to connect with passionate teammates worldwide, gain diverse perspectives, and help build a brand that resonates across cultures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or industry experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and tax fundamentals
• Experience working with global entities and international tax considerations
• Prior people management experience, including managing remote or international teams
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• Experience in consumer durable goods, manufacturing, or inventory-driven environments highly preferred
• Experience with indirect taxes (sales tax, VAT, GST) and transfer pricing
• ERP system experience (NetSuite preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support and help lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Ensure timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis
• Oversee intercompany accounting, eliminations, and foreign currency transactions
• Own & enhance monthly accrual processing & manage balance sheet reconciliations
• Support enhancements & process improvements including new tools & automation
• Partner with local finance teams to ensure consistent application of accounting policies
• Manage and mentor two direct reports based in Shanghai, providing ongoing coaching and development on AR, AP & Tradespend functions
• Manage tax compliance, including US federal, state, and local tax filings & Canadian GST/PST
• Partner with external tax advisors to manage income tax provisions, returns, sales & use tax. Support quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations (ASC 740)
• Assist with tax audits, inquiries, and notices as needed
• Support tax planning initiatives related to global operations, supply chain, and entity structure
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to support accurate financial reporting and tax compliance
• Assist with external financial statement audits and coordinate with auditors
• Support SOX or SOX-like controls, if applicable, including documentation and testing
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and tax processes, workflows, and efficiencies
• Support ERP systems and financial tools, including accounting, tax, and reporting modules
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, and Supply Chain on inventory & cost accounting
• Provide financial and tax-related insights to support business decisions
• Support monthly departmental reporting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new initiatives, product launches, and geographic expansion
• Support ad-hoc projects and analysis as needed

Benefits

• Blueair employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401K with company match, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous additional perks and benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees