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Creative Financial Staffing
Assistant Controller
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An Assistant Controller assists the controller in managing the cash flows and financial activities of an organization. Assists in the development of budgets, regulatory and tax compliance, staff development and other accounting and financial duties.
$141,597 / year median in Illinois
+1% projected growth
Job Description
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Assistant Controller Our client is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to play a key role in a major ERP transformation while supporting day-to-day accounting operations. This is a highly visible opportunity for an accounting leader who enjoys systems implementations, process improvement, and mentoring teams through change. Why This Role? Lead a high-impact ERP implementation and system integration initiative Direct exposure to the CFO, Controller, and Finance leadership Opportunity to influence accounting processes across U.S. and international operations Broad exposure to accounting, systems, reporting, and operational finance Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong executive support Key Responsibilities ERP & Systems Implementation Lead accounting's involvement in the transition from a legacy system to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner with IT and business stakeholders to define system requirements and workflows Analyze, scrub, reconcile, and migrate financial data into the new ERP environment Assist with system testing, validation, and optimization Train end users and support adoption across business units Accounting & Financial Operations Support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities Maintain strong accounting controls and ensure data integrity Provide guidance on accounting processes and best practices Assist with ongoing accounting projects and operational initiatives