For consideration please email your resume to rick.landuyt@roberthalf.com
Newly created position with a top private equity firm located in downtown Chicago - This firm focuses on investing in growth companies in the Financial Services & Technology, Healthcare, Technology, Media & Telecommunications and Growth Business Services industries.
Summary: Assistant Controller, Private Equity
Oversee accounting records, ledgers and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements, which may include fixed assets accounting, line of credit, leasing and consolidations
Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, posting, and recording accounting data
Monitor adherence to monthly/quarterly/annual budgeting and financial forecasting; research variances
Oversee month-end and year-end close process; prepare timely monthly reporting packages, and quarterly and annual financial statements
Reconcile balance sheet accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies
Active mentorship/coaching of accounting/finance team members; provide technical, hands-on knowledge and skills, as needed
Research technical accounting issues for compliance; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Assist with upcoming projects, including but not limited to NetSuite projects, such as, Advanced budget and forecasting, Financial Reporting and Monthly close improvement projects, such as automation of relevant schedules, data analytics and overall enhancements of controls and processes in place.