Assistant Controller at Connect Search, LLC Assistant Controller at Connect Search, LLC in Elmhurst, Illinois Posted in about 21 hours ago.

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full-time A growing financial services organization in downtown Chicago is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its Finance & Accounting team. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the Corporate Controller and partnering closely with senior leaders across Finance, FP&A, Risk, and other areas of the business. The position will play a key role in the firm's accounting and reporting function, with a particular emphasis on sponsor entity accounting / Vertical Risk Retention (VRR) . The Assistant Controller will also help lead close and reporting activities, strengthen accounting processes and controls, and support continued growth across a complex, multi-entity organization. Key Responsibilities Help lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes Oversee accounting for sponsor entities / Vertical Risk Retention (VRR) Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules Partner with FP&A on variance analysis and financial reporting Support accounting and transaction reporting for senior leadership Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes Strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and data integrity Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Risk, Operations, and other business teams Support special projects and strategic initiatives as the organization continues to grow Ideal Background 6-10+ years of progressive accounting experience 1+ year of management / supervisory experience Financial services industry experience required Sponsor entity accounting / Vertical Risk Retention (VRR) experience required CPA required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Experience working within a complex, multi-entity environment Compensation & Highlights $160K-$190K base + ~15% bonus (may flex for the right candidate) Hybrid schedule - 2 days per week in Chicago office Strong medical, dental, and vision insurance + unlimited PTO Direct exposure to the Controller and senior finance leadership Growing organization with strong long-term advancement potential