Assistant Controller

Assistant ControllerOur client is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their growing finance team. We are ideally seeking someone with corporate accounting and managerial experience that is commutable full-time in office, 5days onsite, to La Grange, Illinois. The compensation is $110K-$125K base + bonus.ResponsibilitiesBuild and lead a high-performing team by hiring, onboarding, and developing talent; oversee performance and foster continuous growthDevelop quarterly operating and cash flow forecasts, and conduct financial analysis as directed by the ControllerOversee the accounting function, stepping in on day-to-day general ledger entries and sales commission processes as neededReview and manage balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring bank accounts are reconciled accurately and on timeCollaborate with the accounting team to formalize policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate fraud riskEnsure the integrity of financial reporting, including preparation of consolidated financial statements where applicableManage disbursement processes and controls, as well as debt reporting and lender covenant complianceMentor and support team members through coaching, training, and professional development initiativesCoordinate with an external valuation firm to assess the fair value of retained mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)Analyze and interpret legal agreements (such as MLPAs, AMAs, and forward purchase/sale agreements) to determine proper accounting treatmentCarry out additional responsibilities as assignedQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related disciplineAt least 5 years of experience in finance, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, and treasury/disbursement functionsMinimum 2 years of experience in treasury operations, loan funding, corporate banking, or a similar finance areaAt least 2 years of leadership experience managing teamsMortgage industry experience preferred (2+ years)Familiarity with systems such as Encompass (LOS), NetSuite (general ledger), and document management platforms strongly preferredSolid knowledge of bank account management, cash flow oversight, and treasury operationsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook