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Assistant Controller

  • ... Posted on: Mar 09, 2026
  • ... Allied Universal
  • ... Morton Grove, Illinois
  • ... Salary: Not Available
  • ... Full-time

Assistant Controller   

Job Title :

Assistant Controller

Job Type :

Full-time

Job Location :

Morton Grove Illinois United States

Remote :

No

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Company Overview Join Allied Universal® Facility Management and Janitorial Services! We’re committed to delivering exceptional cleaning, landscaping, and restoration services for commercial facilities. Be part of a welcoming and collaborative team where innovation meets excellence. We offer steady, reliable work in janitorial management, full-time and part-time janitorial roles, maintenance, landscaping, and metal restoration. If you want to make a meaningful impact and build a lasting career, we have opportunities for you. Join us and grow with a leader in the industry! Allied Universal Janitorial Services, an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring an Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller is responsible for the preparing and reviewing of financial statements and entries related to the Janitorial Services Business Unit owned by Allied Universal. While working closely with the Controller, the Assistant Controller will assist in managing a small team of employees responsible for the accounting practices including general ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and contract administration. Responsibilities Develop accounting organizational strategies by contributing accounting and financial information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishes functional objectives in line with organizational objectives Manage the general ledger accounting function to ensure all month end financial closing activities are completed timely and efficiently Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting is completed on time Maintain an effective and efficient internal control structure to ensure the accuracy of the financial information, and compliance with GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and Allied Universal policies and procedures Provide support to external auditors and consultants and ensure completion of the year end-end SOX audit Hire, coach, and train professional accounting staff to build Allied Universal and accounting knowledge Collaborate with other Allied Universal departments to support company initiatives and raise basic financial literacy throughout the organization Coordinate in monthly operational review with Janitorial senior leadership teams Evaluate enhancing systems and processes with the introduction of new technology, including but not limited to automated reconciliation tools, robotic automation, and enhanced reporting tools Qualifications (Must Have) Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a role of increasing responsibility in accounting and finance Prior experience in a management/supervisory role, preferably in a corporate finance setting Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage competing deadlines Professional, articulate, and able to use excellent independent judgment and discretion Proven ability to maintain correspondence, discussions, and materials in strictest confidence Outstanding oral and written communication skills required with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have) Public Accounting experience CPA or Master's in Business or Accounting Experience with job costing revenue recognition Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) experience Benefits Pay: $110,000 - $140,000 base salary, plus a 10% annual bonus eligibility Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance Enrollment in our company’s 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law. #LI-26 Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Posted:

Mar 09, 2026

Reference Number:

14660_604172DB9E32219E60B761D8DF41DAAB

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

Not Available

City:

Morton Grove

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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Company Overview Join Allied Universal® Facility Management and Janitorial Services! We’re committed to delivering exceptional cleaning, landscaping, and restoration services for commercial facilities. Be part of a welcoming and collaborative team where innovation meets excellence. We offer steady, reliable work in janitorial management, full-time and part-time janitorial roles, maintenance, landscaping, and metal restoration. If you want to make a meaningful impact and build a lasting career, we have opportunities for you. Join us and grow with a leader in the industry! Allied Universal Janitorial Services, an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring an Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller is responsible for the preparing and reviewing of financial statements and entries related to the Janitorial Services Business Unit owned by Allied Universal. While working closely with the Controller, the Assistant Controller will assist in managing a small team of employees responsible for the accounting practices including general ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and contract administration. Responsibilities Develop accounting organizational strategies by contributing accounting and financial information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishes functional objectives in line with organizational objectives Manage the general ledger accounting function to ensure all month end financial closing activities are completed timely and efficiently Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting is completed on time Maintain an effective and efficient internal control structure to ensure the accuracy of the financial information, and compliance with GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and Allied Universal policies and procedures Provide support to external auditors and consultants and ensure completion of the year end-end SOX audit Hire, coach, and train professional accounting staff to build Allied Universal and accounting knowledge Collaborate with other Allied Universal departments to support company initiatives and raise basic financial literacy throughout the organization Coordinate in monthly operational review with Janitorial senior leadership teams Evaluate enhancing systems and processes with the introduction of new technology, including but not limited to automated reconciliation tools, robotic automation, and enhanced reporting tools Qualifications (Must Have) Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a role of increasing responsibility in accounting and finance Prior experience in a management/supervisory role, preferably in a corporate finance setting Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage competing deadlines Professional, articulate, and able to use excellent independent judgment and discretion Proven ability to maintain correspondence, discussions, and materials in strictest confidence Outstanding oral and written communication skills required with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have) Public Accounting experience CPA or Master's in Business or Accounting Experience with job costing revenue recognition Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) experience Benefits Pay: $110,000 - $140,000 base salary, plus a 10% annual bonus eligibility Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance Enrollment in our company’s 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law. #LI-26 Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr

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